Franklin West Elementary School
Tel:
(480)472-0200
- Franklin West Elementary School serves 574 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 64% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 64% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 19:1.
- Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 62%.
School Overview
- Franklin West Elementary School's student population of 574 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2008) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 574 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Franklin West Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 23:1 has decreased from 24:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Franklin West Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AZ) |
| Overall School Rank | #177 out of 1,842 schools (Top 10%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 64% | 42% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 64% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 6% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 31% | 45% |
| Black | 2% | 5% |
| White | 62% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | 3% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.52 | 0.65 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 36% | 42% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Mesa Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Franklin West Elementary School is Heritage Academy (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Heritage Academy (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is New Horizon School For The Performing Arts (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Mesa Heritage Academy Charter School
Grades: 7-12 | 705 students
0.4 miles
32 S. Center
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480)969-5641 0.4 7-12 705 - Mesa New Horizon School For The Performing Arts Charter School
Grades: K-6 | 165 students
0.4 miles
446 E Broadway
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480)655-7444 0.4 K-6 165 - Mesa Mesa Arts Academy Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 239 students
0.5 miles
221 West 6th Avenue
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480)844-3965 0.5 K-8 239 - Mesa Early Education Center Grades: PK
0.9 miles
122 N Country Club Dr
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480)308-7300 0.9 PK n/a - Mesa Evit - Mesa Junior High School Vocational School
Grades: 9
0.9 miles
828 East Broadway
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480)472-1300 0.9 9 n/a
School Reviews
| 5 A very strong academic program with consistent expectations of both students and staff. Parents choose Franklin West because of the excellent test scores and the safe and loving school environment! - Posted by Parent - ck25 |
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