BASIS Charter Schools Inc.

The BASIS Charter Schools Inc. district operates a single school, BASIS Phoenix Primary, which serves grades K-5 and has 814 students. The district is ranked 11 out of 289 districts in Arizona and is rated 5 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, indicating exceptional performance.

BASIS Phoenix Primary is a standout school within the district, consistently ranking among the top elementary schools in Arizona. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school placed 23rd out of 909 Arizona elementary schools, and in 2022-2023, it ranked 14th out of 1,245. The school's students significantly outperform the state average in proficiency rates for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science, with 74% of 3rd graders proficient in ELA and 83% proficient in Math, compared to state averages of 36% and 42%, respectively. Additionally, 76% of 5th graders were proficient or better in Science, compared to the state average of 34%.

While the school's academic excellence is evident, more information is needed to fully understand the school's equity and resource allocation. The school's spending of $8,300 per student is a relevant data point, but without information on the free/reduced lunch rates, it's difficult to assess the socioeconomic diversity of the student population and whether the school is serving a representative cross-section of the community. Further analysis of the school's demographics and comparison to other top-performing schools in the state would provide a more comprehensive understanding of the school's strengths and potential areas for improvement.