Franklin West Elementary School

Franklin West Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-6
236 S Sirrine,  Mesa, AZ
Mesa Unified School District
4.7
451 Students
A-
Niche Grade
Franklin West Elementary School, named after the American forefather, is dedicated to providing a traditional education to youth across the Valley. They have four locations in Mesa, with Franklin West in the heart of the Downtown district. Combined, the school serves a total of 1,100 elementary and middle-school students. Much like Benjamin Franklin himself, the school prides itself on its focus on continual improvement and conservative values. The school also comments on its “rigorous” curriculum paired with its accessible tutoring meant to assist youth in keeping on par with its high standards. The school also focuses on the development of students’ literacy and ability to solve problems. Among its listed specialties, Franklin West emphasizes its role in instilling a sense of respect and acceptance among its diverse group of youth. They also mention their efforts to develop social and emotional skills through group-based instruction and clearly communicated behavioral expectations. The school’s efforts have earned them five National Blue Ribbon Awards since 2008. Many positive Google reviews left by parents and community members can also be seen to corroborate the approval of the teaching staff and exceptional school standards. Parents eager to send their child here should register quickly before enrollment fills up.

School Details

Head of School
Mike Heidenblut
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Math Proficiency
57%
Reading Proficiency
59%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A-
Teachers
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
59%
Math Proficiency
57%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
26
Full Time Teachers
26
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
16%
State Average
48%
Science
7%
State Average
30%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Student Diversity

Male
52.6%
Female
47.4%
Hispanic
46%
White
40.7%
Two or more races
5.3%
Black
3.7%
Native American
2.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
4.7 9 Reviews
5.0 other
8/8/2019
This school is a wonderful place full of great people who are fully committed to making the learning environment safe, fun, and successful. You'd be hard pressed to find a better place than Franklin West when it comes to teaching your children.
4.0 other
11/10/2016
Great school. Staff is wonderful and friendly. It's a smaller school so we became familiar with other Franklin families fairly quick. If your child is starting out with preschool background they should do well here. However, I have also seen students with no previous preschool background excell beca...
5.0 parent
4/2/2014
I attended this school when I was younger, so I knew my children would go there as well. My oldest just started Kindergarten this year and I am beyond impressed with the teachers and the rest of the staff. My daughter loves it here and even tries to stay home when she's sick! They are a back to basi...
3.0 parent
8/7/2013
Franklin West Elementary uses an excellent Spalding reading system; however, after 4 years I have removed my student due to the intolerable campus environment which is EXCLUSIVE, HOSTILE, PUNITIVE and ABUSIVE.

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