Is BASIS Tucson Primary a good school?

BASIS Tucson Primary ranks 138 th of 912 Arizona alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend BASIS Tucson Primary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 823 students attended BASIS Tucson Primary.

What is the racial makeup of BASIS Tucson Primary?

Students at BASIS Tucson Primary are 47% Hispanic, 22% White, 15% Asian, 9% Two or more races, 8% African American.

BASIS Tucson Primary

Summary:

BASIS Tucson Primary is a public charter school in Tucson, Arizona, serving 806 students in grades K-12 with a diverse student population.

BASIS Tucson Primary consistently outperforms the state and district averages in standardized test scores, with 81% of 3rd-grade students and 85% of 4th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 41% and 45%, respectively. In mathematics, 74% of 3rd-grade and 4th-grade students were proficient or better, compared to the state averages of 43% and 39%. The school also spends significantly more per student ($9,830 in 2021-2022) compared to the state average, which may contribute to its academic success. In contrast, the nearby Nosotros Academy, Southside Community School, and Presidio School have lower academic performance, particularly in English Language Arts and Mathematics.

While BASIS Tucson Primary does not provide data on the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, the nearby schools have a much higher percentage of students from low-income families, ranging from 59.68% at Presidio School to 92.79% at Nosotros Academy. This suggests that BASIS Tucson Primary may have a more socioeconomically diverse student population. Additionally, the nearby schools have higher graduation rates but also higher dropout rates compared to the state average, while BASIS Tucson Primary does not provide data on graduation or dropout rates.

Detail:

Public, Charter, Alternative K-12

3825 E 2nd St
Tucson, AZ 85716-4368

(520) 326-6367

District: BASIS Charter Schools Inc.

SchoolDigger Rank:
138^th of 912 Arizona Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,830

Student/teacher ratio: 0.0

Number of students: 823

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

46.5%

White:

22.0%

Asian:

14.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 0%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details BASIS Tucson Primary ranks better than 84.9% of elementary schools in Arizona. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 83.54. (See more...)

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Compare Details In 2013 the calculated Average Standard Score was 93.41. (See more...)

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Compare Details In 2012 the calculated Average Standard Score was 95.56. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at BASIS Tucson Primary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (46.5%), White (22%), Asian (14.7%). (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at BASIS Tucson Primary is $9,830.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

BASIS Tucson Primary:

SchoolDigger ranks BASIS Tucson Primary 138^th of 912 Arizona public elementary schools. (See BASIS Tucson Primary in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for all elementary school students at BASIS Tucson Primary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2009	92.87	16^th	1062	98.5%
2010	95.18	8^th	1090	99.3%
2011	96.05	3^rd	1075	99.7%
2012	93.75	6^th	1141	99.5%
2013	93.39	11^th	1158	99.1%
2014	95.09	12^th	1079	98.9%
2015	97.74	8^th	955	99.2%
2016	97.07	12^th	1079	98.9%
2017	96.23	23^rd	1106	97.9%
2018	94.59	39^th	1109	96.5%
2019	95.68	24^th	1039	97.7%
2021	94.73	45^th	1226	96.3%
2022	93.34	30^th	1000	97.0%
2023	96.37	30^th	1245	97.6%
2024	83.54	138^th	912	84.9%

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Rank History for elementary school Multi-racial students at BASIS Tucson Primary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2019	80.27	1^st	7	85.7%
2021	81.00	89^th	1027	91.3%
2023	92.42	9^th	617	98.5%

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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at BASIS Tucson Primary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	80.87	62^nd	451	86.3%

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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at BASIS Tucson Primary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	93.22	23^rd	1201	98.1%
2023	95.63	14^th	820	98.3%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at BASIS Tucson Primary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	93.53	40^th	1023	96.1%
2019	93.94	22^nd	862	97.4%
2021	94.04	40^th	1219	96.7%
2022	90.33	38^th	824	95.4%
2023	95.54	28^th	1219	97.7%
2024	67.26	168^th	602	72.1%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at BASIS Tucson Primary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	94.45	34^th	1032	96.7%
2019	94.52	21^st	850	97.5%
2021	92.84	64^th	1220	94.8%
2022	91.37	26^th	830	96.9%
2023	95.30	34^th	1216	97.2%
2024	78.73	100^th	628	84.1%

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Rank History for elementary school Asian students at BASIS Tucson Primary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	69.52	12^th	33	63.6%
2019	61.19	12^th	27	55.6%
2021	73.37	108^th	620	82.6%
2022	92.66	10^th	270	96.3%
2023	90.47	12^th	316	96.2%
2024	48.14	15^th	28	46.4%

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Rank History for elementary school African American students at BASIS Tucson Primary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2021	92.87	12^th	895	98.7%
2022	92.50	4^th	289	98.6%
2023	93.26	13^th	607	97.9%

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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at BASIS Tucson Primary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	96.40	16^th	911	98.2%
2019	97.84	8^th	709	98.9%
2021	92.92	42^nd	1198	96.5%
2022	93.04	26^th	716	96.4%
2023	97.01	15^th	1170	98.7%
2024	74.40	110^th	486	77.4%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at BASIS Tucson Primary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	89.74	32^nd	720	95.6%
2019	89.82	23^rd	595	96.1%
2021	89.75	35^th	1161	97.0%
2022	86.67	42^nd	800	94.8%
2023	92.94	17^th	1024	98.3%
2024	74.19	96^th	486	80.2%

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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile
2009	94.58	6^th	663	99.1%
2010	96.08	7^th	692	99.0%
2011	96.84	5^th	685	99.3%
2012	93.90	7^th	772	99.1%
2013	93.41	14^th	787	98.2%

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2009	97.12	1^st	395	99.7%
2010	97.08	3^rd	403	99.3%
2011	97.25	2^nd	397	99.5%
2012	95.56	6^th	471	98.7%

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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Arizona Department of Education

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Enrollment information for BASIS Tucson Primary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1999	66	4	3	14	3	n/a	n/a	90
2000	106	3	8	38	5	n/a	n/a	160
2001	134	7	9	35	2	n/a	n/a	187
2002	214	0	1	6	0	n/a	n/a	221
2003	214	0	1	6	0	n/a	n/a	221
2004	241	3	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	247
2005	299	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	300
2006	310	2	1	7	0	n/a	n/a	320
2007	294	16	56	86	7	n/a	n/a	459
2008	320	22	76	102	7	n/a	n/a	527
2009	325	25	89	109	10	n/a	n/a	558
2010	356	26	121	134	14	n/a	n/a	651
2011	356	23	130	147	11	2	1	670
2012	370	28	148	138	10	1	4	699
2013	182	11	61	92	0	1	6	353
2014	369	20	123	272	5	0	50	839
2015	520	28	147	127	7	0	22	851
2016	488	34	149	154	10	3	30	868
2017	302	32	140	265	8	2	55	804
2018	249	31	149	275	6	2	61	773
2019	246	34	160	303	4	2	55	804
2020	245	42	160	299	2	0	55	803
2021	232	42	169	319	2	0	49	813
2022	229	36	139	327	3	0	55	789
2023	219	46	128	346	2	0	65	806
2024	181	67	121	383	1	0	70	823

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at BASIS Tucson Primary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	90	n/a	0.0	n/a
2000	160	n/a	0.0	n/a
2001	187	n/a	0.0	n/a
2002	221	n/a	n/a	n/a
2003	221	n/a	n/a	n/a
2004	247	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	300	n/a	n/a	n/a
2006	320	n/a	n/a	n/a
2007	459	n/a	n/a	n/a
2008	527	n/a	n/a	n/a
2009	558	n/a	n/a	n/a
2010	651	n/a	n/a	n/a
2011	670	n/a	n/a	0
2012	699	n/a	n/a	n/a
2013	353	n/a	n/a	n/a
2014	839	n/a	n/a	n/a
2015	851	n/a	n/a	n/a
2016	868	n/a	n/a	n/a
2017	804	n/a	n/a	n/a
2018	773	n/a	n/a	n/a
2019	804	n/a	n/a	n/a
2020	803	n/a	n/a	n/a
2021	813	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	789	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	806	n/a	n/a	n/a
2024	823	n/a	n/a	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio BASIS Tucson Primary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	90	n/a	0.0	n/a
2000	160	n/a	0.0	n/a
2001	187	n/a	0.0	n/a
2002	221	n/a	n/a	n/a
2003	221	n/a	n/a	n/a
2004	247	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	300	n/a	n/a	n/a
2006	320	n/a	n/a	n/a
2007	459	n/a	n/a	n/a
2008	527	n/a	n/a	n/a
2009	558	n/a	n/a	n/a
2010	651	n/a	n/a	n/a
2011	670	n/a	n/a	0
2012	699	n/a	n/a	n/a
2013	353	n/a	n/a	n/a
2014	839	n/a	n/a	n/a
2015	851	n/a	n/a	n/a
2016	868	n/a	n/a	n/a
2017	804	n/a	n/a	n/a
2018	773	n/a	n/a	n/a
2019	804	n/a	n/a	n/a
2020	803	n/a	n/a	n/a
2021	813	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	789	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	806	n/a	n/a	n/a
2024	823	n/a	n/a	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for BASIS Tucson Primary

Year	Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Total Expenditures from Federal Funds	Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$83 (1.0%)	$36 (0.4%)	$202 (2.4%)	$5,650 (67.5%)	$2,601 (31.1%)	$8,251 (98.6%)	$8,370
2020	$92 (1.1%)	$28 (0.3%)	$213 (2.6%)	$5,843 (72.2%)	$2,134 (26.4%)	$7,977 (98.5%)	$8,097
2022	$243 (2.5%)	$14 (0.1%)	$499 (5.1%)	$6,213 (63.2%)	$3,360 (34.2%)	$9,573 (97.4%)	$9,830

Data source: Arizona Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on BASIS Tucson Primary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 24^th of 1039 Elementary schools	Ranks 30^th of 1245 Elementary schools	0.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	804	806	0.2%
African American	34	46	35.3%
American Indian	4	2	50%
Asian	160	128	20%
Hispanic	303	346	14.2%
Pacific Islander	2	0	100%
White	246	219	11%
Two or More Races	55	65	18.2%

Schools Near BASIS Tucson Primary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				AASA English Language Arts (2024)							AASA Mathematics (2024)					AzSCI Science (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	AASA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	AASA English Language Arts 4th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 5th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 6th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 7th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 8th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 11th Grade	AASA Mathematics 3rd Grade	AASA Mathematics 4th Grade	AASA Mathematics 5th Grade	AASA Mathematics 7th Grade	AASA Mathematics 8th Grade	AzSCI Science 5th Grade	AzSCI Science 8th Grade	AzSCI Science 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
BASIS Tucson Primary	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	3825 E 2nd St	Tucson	85716	Pima County	BASIS Charter Schools Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(520) 326-6367	823				181 (22.0%)	67 (8.1%)	383 (46.5%)	121 (14.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	70 (8.5%)								(n/a)	74.0	72.0						59.0	55.0							$9,830	$243	$14	$499	$6,213	$3,360	$9,573
Tucson Unified Virtual Academy	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	3645 E Pima St	Tucson	85716	Pima County	Tucson Unified District	No	(n/a)	Yes	Yes	(520) 232-8770	1,237	68	18.3		216 (17.5%)	87 (7.0%)	790 (63.9%)	24 (1.9%)	57 (4.6%)	5 (0.4%)	58 (4.7%)								(n/a)					18.0	11.0	22.0							10.0	16.0		$00			$00
AmeriSchools Academy - Country Club	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	1150 N Country Club Rd	Tucson	85716	Pima County	The Charter Foundation Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(520) 620-1100	153				19 (12.4%)	16 (10.5%)	109 (71.2%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)								(n/a)																$10,854	$2,252	$1,713	$6,218	$3,886	$3,003	$6,889
AmeriSchools Academy Online Instruction	Public, Virtual, Charter, Alternative	K-12	1150 N Country Club Rd	Tucson	85716	Pima County	The Charter Foundation Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	No	(520) 296-1100	22				8 (36.4%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (59.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)																$12,575	$1,224	$2,096	$4,543	$7,134	$2,121	$9,255
Desert Sage High School	Public, Charter, Alternative	9-11	3434 E Broadway Blvd	Tucson	85716	Pima County	Desert Sage School	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(520) 365-3766	73				34 (46.6%)	2 (2.7%)	28 (38.4%)	1 (1.4%)	4 (5.5%)	1 (1.4%)	3 (4.1%)								(n/a)
Mary Meredith K-12 School	Public, Alternative	K-12	755 N Magnolia Ave	Tucson	85711	Pima County	Tucson Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(520) 232-8200	25	16	1.5		6 (24.0%)	5 (20.0%)	13 (52.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (4.0%)								(n/a)																	$00			$00
Presidio School	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	1695 E Fort Lowell Rd	Tucson	85719	Pima County	Presidio School	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(520) 881-5222	371				102 (27.5%)	18 (4.9%)	223 (60.1%)	7 (1.9%)	5 (1.3%)	2 (0.5%)	14 (3.8%)								(n/a)	40.0	52.0	58.0	54.0	39.0	72.0		40.0		65.0	31.0	44.0	56.0	54.0			$00			$00
Southside Community School	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-9	2701 S Campbell Ave	Tucson	85713	Pima County	Aprender Tucson	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(520) 623-7102	226				1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	217 (96.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.3%)								(n/a)								41.0									$00			$00
Rillito Center	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	266 E Pastime Rd	Tucson	85705	Pima County	Amphitheater Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(520) 696-6420	73	12	6.3		27 (37.0%)	8 (11.0%)	28 (38.4%)	3 (4.1%)	2 (2.7%)	2 (2.7%)	3 (4.1%)								(n/a)																	$00			$00
Nosotros Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	440 N Grande Ave	Tucson	85745	Pima County	Nosotros Inc	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(520) 624-1023	254				16 (6.3%)	7 (2.8%)	221 (87.0%)	2 (0.8%)	7 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)								(n/a)																	$00			$00

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