Franklin South Elementary School (Closed 2013)
Franklin South Elementary School served 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%) for the 2011-12 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥95% (which was higher than the Arizona state average of 77%) for the 2011-12 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 was higher than the Arizona state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment was 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Arizona state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 367 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 16 teachers |
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School Rankings
| Definition of Terms 2012-2013 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AZ) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (11-12) | 90-94% | 63% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (11-12) | ≥95% | 77% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 6% |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 13% | 45% |
| Black | 1% | 5% |
| White | 85% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.26 | 0.65 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 20% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Mesa Unified School District | |
Source: 2012-2013 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Franklin South Elementary School is Sonoran Desert School (1.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Pioneer Elementary School (1.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Franklin At Brimhall Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Mesa Franklin At Brimhall Elementary School Math: 85% | Reading: 87%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: PK-6 | 885 students10
0.2 miles
4949 E. Southern Ave.
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 472-2600 0.2 PK-6 885 - Mesa Madison Elementary School Math: 53% | Reading: 45%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-6 | 442 students10
0.7 miles
849 S. Sunnyvale
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 472-8800 0.7 PK-6 442 - Mesa Wilson Elementary School Math: 59% | Reading: 51%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-6 | 635 students10
0.7 miles
5619 E. Glade Ave.
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 472-9250 0.7 K-6 635 - Gilbert Pioneer Elementary School Math: 62% | Reading: 64%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-8 | 523 students10
1.5 miles
1535 N. Greenfield Road
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 497-3300 1.5 PK-8 523 - Mesa Johnson Elementary School Math: 63% | Reading: 59%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-6 | 580 students10
1.6 miles
3807 E. Pueblo Ave.
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 472-6800 1.6 PK-6 580
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