Franklin West Elementary School
- Franklin West Elementary School serves 551 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.
- Franklin West Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) 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 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 62%.
Top Placements
Franklin West Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Franklin West Elementary School's student population of 551 students has declined by 5% 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 Comparison
- Franklin West Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,897 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The 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 0.55, 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 School Rank (16-17) | #250 out of 1897 schools (Top 20%) | |
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| 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 | n/a | 6% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 37% | 45% |
| Black | 1% | 5% |
| White | 56% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | 3% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 3% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.55 | 0.65 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 38% | 43% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 6% |
| 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 Location Miles Grades Students
- Mesa Heritage Academy Charter School
Grades: 7-12 | 678 students
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
Grades: K-6 | 157 students
0.4 miles
446 E Broadway
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480)655-7444 0.4 K-6 157 - Mesa Mesa Arts Academy Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 232 students
0.5 miles
221 West 6th Avenue
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480)844-3965 0.5 K-8 232 - Mesa Lincoln Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 759 students
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 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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