Serving 362 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Franklin Phonetic Primary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 362 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Franklin Phonetic Primary School's student population of 362 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
362 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Rankings
Franklin Phonetic Primary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Franklin Phonetic Primary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1173 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
34%
49%
Black
1%
6%
White
58%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Franklin Phonetic Primary School's ranking?
Franklin Phonetic Primary School is ranked #1173 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Franklin Phonetic Primary School often compared to?
Franklin Phonetic Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Acorn Montessori Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Franklin Phonetic Primary School?
362 students attend Franklin Phonetic Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Franklin Phonetic Primary School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Franklin Phonetic Primary School?
Franklin Phonetic Primary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Franklin Phonetic Primary School offer ?
Franklin Phonetic Primary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Franklin Phonetic Primary School part of?
Franklin Phonetic Primary School is part of Franklin Phonetic Primary School Inc. (4495) School District.
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