Serving 425 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Franklin Accelerated Academy - Downtown Campus ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (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 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 425 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Franklin Accelerated Academy - Downtown Campus 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 Accelerated Academy - Downtown Campus's student population of 425 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
425 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
Franklin Accelerated Academy - Downtown Campus ranks within the top 20% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Franklin Accelerated Academy - Downtown Campus is 0.64, 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
#269 out of 1956 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
44%
48%
Black
4%
6%
White
41%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Franklin Accelerated Academy - Downtown Campus's ranking?
Franklin Accelerated Academy - Downtown Campus is ranked #269 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Franklin Accelerated Academy - Downtown Campus often compared to?
Franklin Accelerated Academy - Downtown Campusis often viewed alongside schools like Franklin Accelerated Academy - East Campus by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Franklin Accelerated Academy - Downtown Campus?
425 students attend Franklin Accelerated Academy - Downtown Campus.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Franklin Accelerated Academy - Downtown Campus students are Hispanic, 41% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Franklin Accelerated Academy - Downtown Campus?
Franklin Accelerated Academy - Downtown Campus has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Franklin Accelerated Academy - Downtown Campus offer ?
Franklin Accelerated Academy - Downtown Campus offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Franklin Accelerated Academy - Downtown Campus part of?
Franklin Accelerated Academy - Downtown Campus is part of Mesa Unified District (4235) School District.
School Reviews
5 7/28/2009
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!
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