Challenger Basic School vs Franklin Accelerated Academy - Brimhall Campus
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arizona, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Challenger Basic School
Gilbert · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
274 students
Franklin Accelerated Academy - Brimhall Campus
Mesa · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
889 students
| Measure | Challenger Basic School Gilbert, Arizona | Franklin Accelerated Academy - Brimhall Campus Mesa, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 92 Top 5% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #4 of 1,136 | #79 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #418 of 50,301 | #5909 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 274 | 889 |
| Enrollment | 274 | 889 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 24.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 85% |
| city | Gilbert | Mesa |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Challenger Basic School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.9 vs 78.4).
- •Challenger Basic School does better on math proficiency (87% vs 85%).
- •Challenger Basic School does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 24.7).
- •Franklin Accelerated Academy - Brimhall Campus is the larger school with 889 students compared with 274.
- •Challenger Basic School is a charter school while Franklin Accelerated Academy - Brimhall 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 Challenger Basic School better than Franklin Accelerated Academy - Brimhall Campus?
On the Success Index (US), Challenger Basic School ranks higher (91.9 vs 78.4 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 Challenger Basic School and Franklin Accelerated Academy - Brimhall Campus?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Gilbert and Mesa in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Challenger Basic School: 274. Franklin Accelerated Academy - Brimhall Campus: 889. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Challenger Basic School and Franklin Accelerated Academy - Brimhall Campus rank in Arizona?
Challenger Basic School is 4th of 1,136 and Franklin Accelerated Academy - Brimhall Campus is 79th of 1,136 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).