Middle Schools in Basis Texas

This analysis examines four middle schools within the Basis Texas charter network, serving grades 5-8 across the Austin (Cedar Park, Pflugerville) and San Antonio metropolitan areas, revealing a striking performance gap between campuses despite the network's strong overall 98th percentile state ranking.

The standout school is Basis Cedar Park, ranked #10 in Texas (100th percentile) with a 5-star rating and near-perfect proficiency in Biology, English I, and U.S. History. In contrast, Basis San Antonio - Northeast Campus is the lowest-performing, ranked #507 (78th percentile) with a concerning 4.0% dropout rate—20 times higher than the network average of 0.2%—and struggles significantly in Math and Science, with only 32% of 5th graders proficient in Math. Basis San Antonio - Jack Lewis Junior Campus shows a declining trend, dropping from the 91st to 85th percentile, with a notable weakness in Math (only 45% of 6th graders proficient) and the lowest 8th Grade Social Studies score in the dataset at 21.82%. Basis Pflugerville exhibits year-over-year volatility, with 7th Grade Math proficiency jumping from 62% to 81% and Algebra I from 65% to 93%, making its performance less predictable than the consistently high-performing Cedar Park campus.

Key takeaways include that the Basis Texas brand does not guarantee uniform excellence, as the network spans from elite top-10 performers to schools in the 78th percentile. Mathematics is a consistent challenge across San Antonio campuses, while 8th Grade Social Studies is a universal weakness even at top schools like Basis Cedar Park (64% proficiency). Student-teacher ratios are favorable across the network (10.3:1 to 15.8:1), but the alarming 4.0% dropout rate at Basis San Antonio - Northeast, coupled with its low test scores, suggests a systemic issue requiring immediate attention. Parents should carefully evaluate individual campus performance rather than relying solely on the network's reputation.