Franklin South Elementary School serves 367 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 90-94% (which was higher than the Arizona state average of 63%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥95% (which was higher than the Arizona state average of 77%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 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 66% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
367 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)90-94%
63%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)≥95%
77%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
13%
48%
Black
1%
6%
White
85%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
9%
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?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 63% AZ state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 77% AZ state average).
How many students attend Franklin South Elementary School?
367 students attend Franklin South Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Franklin South Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Franklin South Elementary School?
Franklin South Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Franklin South Elementary School offer ?
Franklin South Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Franklin South Elementary School part of?
Franklin South Elementary School is part of Mesa Unified District (4235).
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