Desert Palms Elementary School vs Franklin Accelerated Academy - Downtown Campus
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arizona, United States, 38 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Desert Palms Elementary School
Glendale · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
373 students
Franklin Accelerated Academy - Downtown Campus
Mesa · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
373 students
| Measure | Desert Palms Elementary School Glendale, Arizona | Franklin Accelerated Academy - Downtown Campus Mesa, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #703 of 1,136 | #206 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #38317 of 50,301 | #12064 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 373 | 373 |
| Enrollment | 373 | 373 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 20.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 67% |
| city | Glendale | Mesa |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Franklin Accelerated Academy - Downtown Campus scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.9 vs 30.3).
- •Franklin Accelerated Academy - Downtown Campus does better on math proficiency (67% vs 29%).
- •Franklin Accelerated Academy - Downtown Campus does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 38%).
- •Desert Palms Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 20.7).
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 Desert Palms Elementary School better than Franklin Accelerated Academy - Downtown Campus?
On the Success Index (US), Franklin Accelerated Academy - Downtown Campus ranks higher (68.9 vs 30.3 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 Desert Palms Elementary School and Franklin Accelerated Academy - Downtown Campus?
About 38 km in a straight line, between Glendale and Mesa in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert Palms Elementary School: 373. Franklin Accelerated Academy - Downtown Campus: 373. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert Palms Elementary School and Franklin Accelerated Academy - Downtown Campus rank in Arizona?
Desert Palms Elementary School is 703rd 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).