Excellent
#263 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 13% in state
Franklin Accelerated Academy - Downtown Campus
Elementary School · Mesa Unified District (4235) · Mesa, AZ
A Mesa Unified District (4235) elementary school where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.
236 S SIRRINE, Mesa, AZ 85210
- Math 57% proficient (2022)
- Reading 59% proficient (2022)
- 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Franklin Accelerated Academy - Downtown Campus score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 58% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Franklin Accelerated Academy - Downtown Campus sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 78Very Walkable
- Transit 53Good Transit
- Bike 87Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,955/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mesa), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$59,680
Median home value
$301,600
Median rent
$1,383/mo
College educated
24.8%
Homeownership
46.6%
Poverty rate
15.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85210; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Horizon School for the Performing ArtsCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.0 | K–6 | 0.5 mi | 123 | Compare → |
| Mesa Arts AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.1 | K–8 | 0.6 mi | 227 | Compare → |
| Queen of Peace Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.4private | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 197 | Compare → |
| Early Education CenterEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | PK | 0.8 mi | 72 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Mesa Unified District (4235)
- Schools in district
- 78
- Rank in district
- #11 of 76
- District spending per student
- $12,121NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Franklin Accelerated Academy - Downtown Campus is listed in Mesa Unified District (4235); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Franklin Accelerated Academy - Downtown Campus
Franklin Accelerated Academy - Downtown Campus is a public elementary school in Mesa, AZ, part of Mesa Unified District (4235), serving approximately 425 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #263 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Franklin Accelerated Academy - Downtown Campus
What grades does Franklin Accelerated Academy - Downtown Campus serve?
Franklin Accelerated Academy - Downtown Campus serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Franklin Accelerated Academy - Downtown Campus?
Franklin Accelerated Academy - Downtown Campus has an enrollment of approximately 425 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Franklin Accelerated Academy - Downtown Campus?
The student-teacher ratio at Franklin Accelerated Academy - Downtown Campus is 18.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Franklin Accelerated Academy - Downtown Campus rank in AZ?
Franklin Accelerated Academy - Downtown Campus ranks #263 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Franklin Accelerated Academy - Downtown Campus's MySchoolScout rating?
Franklin Accelerated Academy - Downtown Campus has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Franklin Accelerated Academy - Downtown Campus?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Franklin Accelerated Academy - Downtown Campus has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Franklin Accelerated Academy - Downtown Campus a charter school?
No, Franklin Accelerated Academy - Downtown Campus is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Franklin Accelerated Academy - Downtown Campus a Title I school?
No, Franklin Accelerated Academy - Downtown Campus is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 425
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Maricopa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.4%
- Phone
- (480) 472-5400
- Area population (ZIP 85210)
- 39,941
- Area average commute
- 24.2 min
- Area median age
- 31.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 85210; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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