Franklin Accelerated Academy - Downtown Campus vs Heritage Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 560 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Franklin Accelerated Academy - Downtown Campus
Mesa · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
373 students
Heritage Academy
Mesa · Charter high · Grades 7–12
778 students
| Measure | Franklin Accelerated Academy - Downtown Campus Mesa, Arizona | Heritage Academy Mesa, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #206 of 1,136 | #88 of 286 |
| National rank | #12064 of 50,301 | #5979 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 373 | 778 |
| Enrollment | 373 | 778 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 20.7 | 19.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 51% |
| city | Mesa | Mesa |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Franklin Accelerated Academy - Downtown Campus scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.9 vs 59.3).
- •Franklin Accelerated Academy - Downtown Campus does better on math proficiency (67% vs 51%).
- •Franklin Accelerated Academy - Downtown Campus does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 68%).
- •Heritage Academy does better on students per teacher (19.0 vs 20.7).
- •Heritage Academy is the larger school with 778 students compared with 373.
- •Franklin Accelerated Academy - Downtown Campus is a public school while Heritage Academy is a charter 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 Franklin Accelerated Academy - Downtown Campus better than Heritage Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Franklin Accelerated Academy - Downtown Campus ranks higher (68.9 vs 59.3 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 Franklin Accelerated Academy - Downtown Campus and Heritage Academy?
About 560 m in a straight line, between Mesa and Mesa in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Franklin Accelerated Academy - Downtown Campus: 373. Heritage Academy: 778. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Franklin Accelerated Academy - Downtown Campus and Heritage Academy rank in Arizona?
Franklin Accelerated Academy - Downtown Campus is 206th of 1,136 and Heritage Academy is 88th of 286 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).