Serving 518 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Franklin Accelerated Academy - East Campus ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 518 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 73% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Franklin Accelerated Academy - East Campus ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Franklin Accelerated Academy - East Campus's student population of 518 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
518 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Franklin Accelerated Academy - East Campus ranks within the top 5% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Franklin Accelerated Academy - East Campus is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#67 out of 1921 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
50%
49%
Black
4%
6%
White
40%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.4%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Franklin Accelerated Academy - East Campus's ranking?
Franklin Accelerated Academy - East Campus is ranked #67 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Franklin Accelerated Academy - East Campus?
518 students attend Franklin Accelerated Academy - East Campus.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Franklin Accelerated Academy - East Campus students are Hispanic, 40% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Franklin Accelerated Academy - East Campus?
Franklin Accelerated Academy - East Campus has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Franklin Accelerated Academy - East Campus offer ?
Franklin Accelerated Academy - East Campus offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Franklin Accelerated Academy - East Campus part of?
Franklin Accelerated Academy - East Campus is part of Mesa Unified District (4235).
School Reviews
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