Serving 288 students in grades 7-9, Franklin Junior High School ranks in the top 1% 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 81% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 88% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 7-9
- Enrollment: 288 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 81% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 88% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 1%)
- Attendance Zone: Franklin Junior High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Mesa, AZ school district, covering an area of approximately 189.4 square miles. Typically, it takes about 15-20 minutes to drive to the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being 8.6 miles and the furthest edge located 13.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Franklin Junior High School 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 Junior High School's student population of 288 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
288 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Franklin Junior High School ranks within the top 1% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Franklin Junior High School is 0.54, 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
#17 out of 1921 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
28%
49%
Black
1%
6%
White
62%
33%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)3.5%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Franklin Junior High School's ranking?
Franklin Junior High School is ranked #17 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
81% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 88% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Franklin Junior High School?
288 students attend Franklin Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Franklin Junior High School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Franklin Junior High School?
Franklin Junior High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Franklin Junior High School offer ?
Franklin Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-9 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Franklin Junior High School part of?
Franklin Junior High School is part of Mesa Unified District (4235).
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