Franklin West Elementary School
Franklin West Elementary School serves 551 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
Franklin West Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Franklin West Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
School Overview
Franklin West Elementary School's student population of 551 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Awards | Blue Ribbon School (2008) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 551 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
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School Rankings
Franklin West Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% of all 2,120 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Franklin West Elementary School is 0.56, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AZ) |
Overall Testing Rank | #193 out of 2120 schools (Top 10%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 67% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 72% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 6% |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 37% | 45% |
| Black | 1% | 5% |
| White | 55% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | 2% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.56 | 0.65 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 39% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Mesa Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Franklin West Elementary 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 (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Mesa Heritage Academy Charter School
Math: 51% | Reading: 68%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 7-12 | 678 students10
0.4 miles
32 S. Center
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 969-5641 0.4 7-12 678 - Mesa New Horizon School For The Performing Arts Charter School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: K-6 | 157 students10
0.4 miles
446 E Broadway
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 655-7444 0.4 K-6 157 - Mesa Mesa Arts Academy Charter School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: K-8 | 232 students10
0.5 miles
221 West 6th Avenue
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 844-3965 0.5 K-8 232 - Mesa Lincoln Elementary School Math: 36% | Reading: 30%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-6 | 759 students10
0.8 miles
930 South Sirrine
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 472-6400 0.8 PK-6 759 - Mesa Early Education Center Grades: PK | 56 students
0.9 miles
122 N Country Club Dr
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 308-7300 0.9 PK 56
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! - Posted by Parent - ck25 |
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