Franklin School serves 584 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 85% (which was higher than the Arizona state average of 63%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 97% (which was higher than the Arizona state average of 77%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 was higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
584 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)85%
63%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)97%
77%
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
10%
47%
Black
2%
6%
White
85%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 63% AZ state average), while 97% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 77% AZ state average).
How many students attend Franklin School?
584 students attend Franklin School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Franklin School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Franklin School?
Franklin School has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Franklin School offer ?
Franklin School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Franklin School part of?
Franklin School is part of Mesa Unified District (4235) School District.
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