Franklin Junior High School

franklinjr.mpsaz.org/

288 Students

Middle School 7th - 9th

School Overview

Franklin Junior High School, located in Mesa, Arizona, is a prominent institution within the Mesa Public Schools district. It is widely recognized for its commitment to the "Franklin Model," a traditional, structured approach to education that emphasizes rigorous academics, high behavioral standards, and a strong sense of school pride. The school serves students in grades 7 and 8, focusing on core academic mastery, critical thinking skills, and the development of personal responsibility in a disciplined learning environment.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Franklin Junior High offers a variety of extracurricular activities and elective courses designed to foster student engagement and well-rounded growth. By maintaining a balance between traditional instruction and modern educational goals, the school strives to prepare its students for the challenges of high school and beyond. For families looking for a structured educational experience in the Mesa area, Franklin is often noted for its consistent academic performance and its dedicated community of educators and staff.

288

Total Students

15.6

Full-Time Teachers

18.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Franklin Junior High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	179
Hispanic	82
Black	3
Asian	5
Two or More	15
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

White
179 (62.2%)
Hispanic
82 (28.5%)
Two or More
15 (5.2%)
Asian
5 (1.7%)
Black
3 (1.0%)
American Indian
2 (0.7%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Mesa Unified District (4235)
Phone:	(480)472-8990
Website:	http://franklinjr.mpsaz.org/
Grade Range:	7th - 9th
Total Students:	288
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 148

Grade 8 140