Franklin At Alma Elementary School

1313 W. Medina Ave
Mesa, AZ 85202
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 341 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Franklin At Alma Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 341 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • : Top 20% in AZ
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • : 30-39% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Franklin At Alma Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

School Overview

Franklin At Alma Elementary School's student population of 341 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
341 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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School Rankings

Franklin At Alma Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Franklin At Alma Elementary School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AZ)
#239 out of 1956 schools
(Top 20%)
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55-59%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Franklin At Alma Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Franklin At Alma Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-39%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
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American Indian
2%
5%
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Asian
3%
3%
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Hispanic
38%
47%
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Black
6%
6%
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White
39%
35%
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Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.70
This chart displays the diversity score of Franklin At Alma Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
39%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Franklin At Alma Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Franklin At Alma Elementary School's ranking?
Franklin At Alma Elementary School is ranked #239 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Franklin At Alma Elementary School often compared to?
Franklin At Alma Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Crismon Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Franklin At Alma Elementary School?
341 students attend Franklin At Alma Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Franklin At Alma Elementary School students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Franklin At Alma Elementary School?
Franklin At Alma Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Franklin At Alma Elementary School offer ?
Franklin At Alma Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Franklin At Alma Elementary School part of?
Franklin At Alma Elementary School is part of Mesa Unified District (4235) School District.
In what neighborhood is Franklin At Alma Elementary School located?
Franklin At Alma Elementary School is located in the Dobson Ranch neighborhood of Mesa, AZ. There are 4 other public schools located in Dobson Ranch.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 341 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • : 30-39% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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