Franklin Junior High School

4949 E Southern Ave
Mesa, AZ 85206
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 1%
Serving 282 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 24:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 7-9
  • Enrollment: 282 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : Top 1% in AZ
  • : 81% (Top 5%)
  • : 88% (Top 1%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 1%)
  • 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:

School Overview

Franklin Junior High School's student population of 282 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
282 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Year Founded
1905
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
50
School Motto
Truth and Honor
School Mascot
Wild Boars

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 0.53, 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.
This School
State Level (AZ)
#17 out of 1921 schools
(Top 1%)
81%
34%
88%
40%
65-69%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
28%
48%
Black
2%
6%
White
63%
34%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.53
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
10%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Wild Boars
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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?
282 students attend Franklin Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Franklin Junior High School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 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 24:1, 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) School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 7-9
  • Enrollment: 282 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : Top 1%
  • : 81% (Top 5%)
  • : 88% (Top 1%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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