Burke Basic School vs Franklin Accelerated Academy - Downtown Campus
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arizona, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burke Basic School
Mesa · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
634 students
Franklin Accelerated Academy - Downtown Campus
Mesa · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
373 students
| Measure | Burke Basic School Mesa, Arizona | Franklin Accelerated Academy - Downtown Campus Mesa, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #370 of 1,136 | #206 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #20942 of 50,301 | #12064 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 634 | 373 |
| Enrollment | 634 | 373 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 20.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 67% |
| city | Mesa | Mesa |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Franklin Accelerated Academy - Downtown Campus scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.9 vs 56.0).
- •Franklin Accelerated Academy - Downtown Campus does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 49%).
- •Burke Basic School does better on students per teacher (18.6 vs 20.7).
- •Burke Basic School is the larger school with 634 students compared with 373.
- •Burke Basic School is a charter school while Franklin Accelerated Academy - Downtown Campus is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Burke Basic School better than Franklin Accelerated Academy - Downtown Campus?
On the Success Index (US), Franklin Accelerated Academy - Downtown Campus ranks higher (68.9 vs 56.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Burke Basic School and Franklin Accelerated Academy - Downtown Campus?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Mesa and Mesa in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burke Basic School: 634. Franklin Accelerated Academy - Downtown Campus: 373. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burke Basic School and Franklin Accelerated Academy - Downtown Campus rank in Arizona?
Burke Basic School is 370th of 1,136 and Franklin Accelerated Academy - Downtown Campus is 206th of 1,136 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).