Franklin-mckinley Elementary School District
School District · San Jose, California
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
16
12 elem, 4 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$21,248
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.7:1
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
16
12 elem, 4 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$21,248
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.7:1
Evaluating Franklin-mckinley Elementary?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Franklin-mckinley Elementary as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
College Connection Academy
San Jose · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Los Arboles Literacy and Technology Academy
San Jose · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Jeanne R. Meadows Elementary
San Jose · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
California rank
#408 of 713
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.2
below California avg
Per-pupil spending
$21,248
+$3,601 vs California median
District size
5,766 students
Larger than California median
The short answer
Franklin-mckinley Elementary ranks #408 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. Franklin-mckinley Elementary's schools with real test data average 6.0/10 across 16 schools. Its top-rated schools are College Connection Academy (9.5/10), Los Arboles Literacy and Technology Academy (7.9/10), and Jeanne R. Meadows Elementary (7.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.9/10 despite 76% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.6 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Franklin-mckinley Elementary schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +27.7 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Franklin-mckinley Elementary schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Franklin-mckinley Elementary
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (16 of 16). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | College Connection Academy | 9.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Los Arboles Literacy and Technology Academy | 7.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Jeanne R. Meadows Elementary | 7.6 / 10 |
| 4 | Ramblewood Elementary | 7.4 / 10 |
| 5 | G. W. Hellyer Elementary | 7.0 / 10 |
| 6 | Sylvandale Middle | 6.2 / 10 |
| 7 | Windmill Springs Elementary | 5.8 / 10 |
| 8 | Shirakawa (george Sr.) Elementary | 5.8 / 10 |
| 9 | Bridges Academy | 5.8 / 10 |
| 10 | Mckinley Elementary | 5.5 / 10 |
See all 16 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Franklin-mckinley Elementary
Franklin-mckinley Elementary is a San Jose, California school district serving 16 schools. The district educates 5,766 students with a student-teacher ratio of 19.7:1. The district invests $21,248 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.0/10, Franklin-mckinley Elementary demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is College Connection Academy, which has a composite score of 9.5/10.
In standardized testing, Franklin-mckinley Elementary students show an average math proficiency of 39.0% and ELA proficiency of 41.7%.
The district includes 12 elementary schools , 4 middle schools .
District Map
Schools in Franklin-mckinley Elementary, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Franklin-mckinley Elementary with test data.
Schools in Franklin-mckinley Elementary
16 schools Elementary Schools 12
District Details
- State
- California
- City
- San Jose
- Total Enrollment
- 5,766
- Teachers (FTE)
- 292
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Franklin-mckinley Elementary?
Franklin-mckinley Elementary has 16 schools in total — 12 elementary, 4 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Franklin-mckinley Elementary?
The average composite rating for Franklin-mckinley Elementary is 6.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Franklin-mckinley Elementary?
Franklin-mckinley Elementary spends $21,248 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Franklin-mckinley Elementary?
The average student-teacher ratio in Franklin-mckinley Elementary is 19.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Franklin-mckinley Elementary?
College Connection Academy is the highest-rated school in Franklin-mckinley Elementary with a composite score of 9.5/10.
What are the test scores in Franklin-mckinley Elementary?
Across schools in Franklin-mckinley Elementary with test data, the average math proficiency is 39.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 41.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Franklin-mckinley Elementary compare to other districts in California?
Franklin-mckinley Elementary has an average school rating of 6.0/10 across 16 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in California by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 39.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 41.7%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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