Franklin Road Academy
School Notes Overview:
Franklin Road Academy (FRA) is a coeducational, college-preparatory school, serving qualified students in Prekindergarten through Grade Twelve. Founded in 1971, FRA is a caring and supportive community of parents, teachers, and students within an inclusive Christian environment. Our mission is to instill in our students a lifelong love of learning, emphasizing academic excellence and college preparation; to develop students of integrity with Christian values to sustain and lead them in lives that will make a difference; and to guide students to discover needed balance for life through opportunities in the arts, athletics, and activities....
School Overview:
Franklin Road Academy |
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| School Membership(s) |
National Association of Independent Schools Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS) |
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| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | ||
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten - 12 | ||
| County | Davidson County, TN | ||
| Student Body | |||
| Total Students | 941 students | ||
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | ||
This School |
(TN) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 1% | 14% | |
| Students by Grade | |||
| Pre-K - 23 students | |||
| Kind - 89 students | |||
| Grade 1 - 65 students | |||
| Grade 2 - 62 students | |||
| Grade 3 - 71 students | |||
| Grade 4 - 73 students | |||
| Grade 5 - 70 students | |||
| Grade 6 - 68 students | |||
| Grade 7 - 69 students | |||
| Grade 8 - 71 students | |||
| Grade 9 - 61 students | |||
| Grade 10 - 69 students | |||
| Grade 11 - 79 students | |||
| Grade 12 - 71 students | |||
| Academics and Faculty | |||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 97 teachers | ||
| % Faculty with Advance Degree | 60% | ||
| Number of AP Courses | 17 | ||
| Classroom dress code | Formal (Uniform Dress Code - Khaki pants/Plaid Skirt) |
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(TN) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:10 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 | |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 180 days | 180 days | |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 7 hours | 7 hours | |
| Finances and Admission | |||
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | ||
| Head of School | Dr. Margaret W. Wade | ||
| Admissions Director | Jan Marshall | ||
| Sport | |||
| Total Sports Offered | 17 | ||
Sports |
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| Baseball | Basketball | ||
| Bowling | Cheering | ||
| Cross Country | Diving | ||
| Football | Golf | ||
| Ice Hockey | Soccer | ||
| Softball | Swimming | ||
| Tennis | Track and Field | ||
| Volley Ball | Weightlifting | ||
| Wrestling | |||
School Notes:
- Franklin Road Academy (FRA) is a coeducational, college-preparatory school, serving qualified students in Prekindergarten through Grade Twelve. Founded in 1971, FRA is a caring and supportive community of parents, teachers, and students within an inclusive Christian environment. Our mission is to instill in our students a lifelong love of learning, emphasizing academic excellence and college preparation; to develop students of integrity with Christian values to sustain and lead them in lives that will make a difference; and to guide students to discover needed balance for life through opportunities in the arts, athletics, and activities.
- Profile last updated: 10/06/2009
In the News:
- Missed chances cost USJ soccer (The Jackson Sun)
posted on October 28, 2009 at 10:26:17 am
It was a night of missed chances for University School of Jackson. - St. George's edges USJ, 2-1, in D2-A third-place match (Memphis Commercial Appeal)
posted on October 28, 2009 at 05:33:25 am
It was a night of missed chances for the University School of Jackson. The Lady Bruins lost to St. George's 2-1 in the consolation match of the Division 2-A West region tournament on Tuesday at USJ. "We are a possession team and the rain prevents that," St. George's coach Tony Whicker said. "It is a whole different game, you really can't have a plan. You can tell the girls of the tendencies in ... - Coach hears higher call, watches his family grow (Nashville City Paper)
posted on October 26, 2009 at 06:07:32 am
Scott and Gwen Oatsvall, having already adopted two children from China, have made another commitment around the world in a different direction — this time to Africa. More - Rhodes gets leader in middle linebacker Marcum (Memphis Commercial Appeal)
posted on October 21, 2009 at 05:05:22 am
Austin Marcum hasn't been able to match the wrestling practice that became the turning point in his life. When he was a sophomore at Franklin Road Academy in Nashville, coach Marc Taylor told his team he needed more wrestlers to pull the load, not just Marcum. Marcum got the message. "I never thought I was a team leader and that guys looked up to me," said Marcum. After practice ... - Brentwood Academy dominates state golf tourney (Daily News Journal)
posted on October 8, 2009 at 08:13:20 am
As a freshman, Dylan Healey finished second in the New Mexico state golf tournament.
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (37220) | School Zip (37220) |
(TN) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 6,163 people | 5,681,706 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 62% | 18% |
| Population Average Age | 44 years old | 35 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.5 persons | 2.3 persons |
| Median Household Income | $70,861 | $40,664 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 7.4 rooms | 5.5 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 49 years old | 37 years old |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 92% / 8% | 65% / 35% |
School Map:
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- Genesis Lc/genesis Academy - 95 students - 1.9 mi. away - view location
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