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Montessori Education Centre Charter School - Mesa vs. Franklin Accelerated Academy - East Campus

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School Overview

School
Montessori Education Centre Charter School - Mesa
2834 E Southern Ave
Mesa, AZ 85204
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Franklin Accelerated Academy - East Campus
1753 E 8th Ave
Mesa, AZ 85204
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings

Montessori Education Centre Charter School - Mesa ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)

Franklin Accelerated Academy - East Campus ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 258 students in grades Kindergarten-7, Montessori Education Centre Charter School - Mesa ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 546 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Franklin Accelerated Academy - East Campus ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
Yes
Grades Offered
K-7
PK-6
Total Students
258 students
546 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Montessori Education Centre Charter School - Mesa over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Franklin Accelerated Academy - East Campus over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
45% | 55%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Montessori Education Centre Charter School - Mesa.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Franklin Accelerated Academy - East Campus.
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
27 teachers
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This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Franklin Accelerated Academy - East Campus over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
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20:1
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This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Franklin Accelerated Academy - East Campus with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Mesa Unified District (4235) and the state of Arizona, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#92 out of 1921 schools in AZ
(Top 5%)
#67 out of 1921 schools in AZ
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Montessori Education Centre Charter School - Mesa, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Franklin Accelerated Academy - East Campus, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
60-64%
(Top 10% in AZ)
73%
(Top 5% in AZ)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Montessori Education Centre Charter School - Mesa who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Montessori Education Centre Charter School (4363) School District and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Franklin Accelerated Academy - East Campus who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Mesa Unified District (4235) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
75-79%
(Top 5% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
71%
(Top 5% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Montessori Education Centre Charter School - Mesa who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Montessori Education Centre Charter School (4363) School District and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Franklin Accelerated Academy - East Campus who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Mesa Unified District (4235) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-59%
(Top 20% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
50-54%
(Top 10% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Montessori Education Centre Charter School - Mesa by grade.
This chart displays the students of Franklin Accelerated Academy - East Campus by grade.
Kindergarten Students
42
82
Grade 1 Students
58
79
Grade 2 Students
31
77
Grade 3 Students
43
74
Grade 4 Students
29
91
Grade 5 Students
25
70
Grade 6 Students
30
71
Ungraded Students
-
2

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Montessori Education Centre Charter School - Mesa, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Montessori Education Centre Charter School (4363) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2009-10 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Franklin Accelerated Academy - East Campus, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Mesa Unified District (4235) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Montessori Education Centre Charter School - Mesa, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Montessori Education Centre Charter School (4363) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Franklin Accelerated Academy - East Campus, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Mesa Unified District (4235) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2014-15 school year.
% Hispanic
26%
47%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Montessori Education Centre Charter School - Mesa, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Montessori Education Centre Charter School (4363) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Franklin Accelerated Academy - East Campus, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Mesa Unified District (4235) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
1%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Montessori Education Centre Charter School - Mesa, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Montessori Education Centre Charter School (4363) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Franklin Accelerated Academy - East Campus, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Mesa Unified District (4235) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
64%
42%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Montessori Education Centre Charter School - Mesa, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Montessori Education Centre Charter School (4363) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Franklin Accelerated Academy - East Campus, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Mesa Unified District (4235) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
9%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Montessori Education Centre Charter School - Mesa, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Montessori Education Centre Charter School (4363) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Franklin Accelerated Academy - East Campus, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Mesa Unified District (4235) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.52
0.60
This chart showcases the diversity score of Montessori Education Centre Charter School - Mesa, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Montessori Education Centre Charter School (4363) School District and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Franklin Accelerated Academy - East Campus, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Mesa Unified District (4235) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
(17-18 School Year Data)
53%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Montessori Education Centre Charter School - Mesa, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Montessori Education Centre Charter School (4363) School District and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2017-18 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Franklin Accelerated Academy - East Campus, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Mesa Unified District (4235) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
(19-20 School Year Data)
16%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Montessori Education Centre Charter School - Mesa, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Montessori Education Centre Charter School (4363) School District and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2019-20 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Franklin Accelerated Academy - East Campus, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Mesa Unified District (4235) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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