A+
Excellent
99/100

Franklin Junior High School

📚 07 – 09 🏫 High School
📍 4949 E SOUTHERN AVE, Mesa, AZ 85206
Overall
A+
99/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A+
Reading 93% · Math 89% proficient · 100th percentile in Arizona
Resources
C+
Class size, funding, school size and type

📚 Top 15% in Arizona for achievement

Each score is graded separately against Arizona schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

99
Repit Score
out of 100
282
Students
enrolled
24.3:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$14K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%100/100reading 100th percentile, math 100th percentile among Arizona middle schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%61/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 19% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Arizona schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +36 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Arizona. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency93% (+50 pts vs. state avg 43%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency89% (+47 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Arizona state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White92%92%reading +32 pts, math +34 pts100th percentile (list)
Hispanic98%77%reading +64 pts, math +44 pts100th percentile (list)
Low-income92%77%reading +60 pts, math +46 pts100th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 4949 E SOUTHERN AVE
City Mesa
ZIP Code 85206
District 0404970
NCES School ID 040497003005
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 85206

Understanding the community around Franklin Junior High School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $64,665
Per Capita Income $37,347
Poverty Rate 6.2%
Households Earning $100K+ 28.8%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.5%
High School or Higher 91.1%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $287,100
Median Rent $1,542
Owner-Occupied 62.7%
Renter-Occupied 37.3%
View full data for ZIP 85206 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Franklin Junior High School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 42.2%
Female 57.8%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 63.1%
Hispanic/Latino 27.7%
Two or More Races 3.9%
Black 1.8%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian 1.4%
Pacific Islander 0.7%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 282
Teachers (FTE) 11.6
Student:Teacher Ratio 24.3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Franklin Junior High School?
Franklin Junior High School has a Repit School Score of 99 out of 100, earning a grade of A+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Franklin Junior High School?
Franklin Junior High School has 282 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 24.3:1.
What grades does Franklin Junior High School serve?
Franklin Junior High School serves grades 07 – 09 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Franklin Junior High School receive per student?
Franklin Junior High School receives $13,766 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Franklin Junior High School in 85206 ▼
Avg Home Value
$383,891
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,624
1-Year Change
+0.3%
% Renters
37.3%

Other Schools in 85206

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026