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BASIS Phoenix South

Summary:

BASIS Phoenix South is a public charter school in Phoenix, Arizona that serves grades K-12 and has a diverse student population of over 1,000 students.

BASIS Phoenix South stands out for its consistently strong academic performance, with students significantly outperforming state and district averages on standardized tests, particularly in English Language Arts and Mathematics. For example, in 7th grade English Language Arts, 82% of BASIS Phoenix South students were proficient or better, compared to just 41% statewide. The school also spends significantly more per student than the state average, ranging from $12,233 to $16,747 per student over the past few years. However, the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch has increased from 18.37% in 2021-2022 to 47.84% in 2022-2023, indicating a growing population of economically disadvantaged students.

When compared to nearby charter schools, Pan-American Charter School has lower test scores and a much higher percentage of Hispanic students (94.75%), while Desert Marigold School and The Paideia Academy of South Phoenix have different educational approaches. Overall, BASIS Phoenix South's strong academic performance, higher spending per student, and growing economic diversity make it a unique and noteworthy school in the Phoenix area.


Detail:

Public, Charter, Alternative K-12

 5700 S 19th Ave
       Phoenix, AZ  85041-4654

(602) 962-7393

District: BASIS Charter Schools Inc.

SchoolDigger Rank:
543rd of 904 Arizona Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,233 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  n/a Help
Number of students:  487

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
50.7%
African American:
19.1%
Asian:
14.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  47.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details BASIS Phoenix South ranks worse than 60.1% of elementary schools in Arizona. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.77. (See more...)
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Compare Details BASIS Phoenix South ranks better than 78.6% of middle schools in Arizona. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.67. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at BASIS Phoenix South is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (50.7%), African American (19.1%), Asian (14%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 47.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at BASIS Phoenix South is $12,233.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

BASIS Phoenix South:

SchoolDigger ranks BASIS Phoenix South 543rd of 904 Arizona public elementary schools. (See BASIS Phoenix South in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks BASIS Phoenix South 114th of 533 Arizona public middle schools. (See BASIS Phoenix South in the ranking list.)


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Rank History for BASIS Phoenix South

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Rank History for all elementary school students at BASIS Phoenix South

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 51.16 526th 1226 57.1%
2022 12.83 886th 1000 11.4%
2023 41.81 639th 1245 48.7%
2024 32.77 543rd 904 39.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Multi-racial students at BASIS Phoenix South

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 60.46 309th 1027 69.9%
2023 77.97 70th 617 88.7%
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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at BASIS Phoenix South

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 38.86 826th 975 15.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at BASIS Phoenix South

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 56.45 341st 1201 71.6%
2023 47.11 363rd 820 55.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at BASIS Phoenix South

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 36.25 700th 1116 37.3%
2024 27.00 400th 546 26.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at BASIS Phoenix South

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 48.77 552nd 1219 54.7%
2023 49.00 538th 1219 55.9%
2024 30.22 423rd 593 28.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at BASIS Phoenix South

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 54.55 482nd 1220 60.5%
2023 34.64 744th 1216 38.8%
2024 17.72 506th 609 16.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Asian students at BASIS Phoenix South

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 57.48 263rd 620 57.6%
2022 44.08 150th 270 44.4%
2023 25.91 276th 316 12.7%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at BASIS Phoenix South

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 67.10 135th 895 84.9%
2023 40.90 365th 607 39.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at BASIS Phoenix South

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 41.93 619th 1198 48.3%
2023 42.66 626th 1170 46.5%
2024 46.80 225th 472 52.3%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at BASIS Phoenix South

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 52.61 519th 1161 55.3%
2023 36.80 654th 1024 36.1%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for BASIS Phoenix South

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Rank History for all middle school students at BASIS Phoenix South

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 38.20 459th 854 46.3%
2024 73.67 114th 533 78.6%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at BASIS Phoenix South

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 37.03 426th 717 40.6%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at BASIS Phoenix South

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 35.39 462nd 806 42.7%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at BASIS Phoenix South

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 56.11 289th 810 64.3%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at BASIS Phoenix South

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 37.00 437th 760 42.5%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Arizona Department of Education

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Enrollment information for BASIS Phoenix South

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2018 19 60 6 105 1 0 10 0 201
2019 33 63 16 136 0 0 16 0 264
2020 40 75 24 162 1 1 17 0 320
2021 48 85 36 168 1 1 13 0 352
2022 59 91 46 207 3 1 23 0 430
2023 50 93 68 247 4 1 24 0 487

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 Phoenix South

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2018 201 n/a n/a 66.7
2019 264 n/a n/a 61.4
2020 320 n/a n/a 55.6
2021 352 n/a n/a n/a
2022 430 n/a n/a 18.4
2023 487 n/a n/a 47.8

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 Phoenix South

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2018 201 n/a n/a 66.7
2019 264 n/a n/a 61.4
2020 320 n/a n/a 55.6
2021 352 n/a n/a n/a
2022 430 n/a n/a 18.4
2023 487 n/a n/a 47.8

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for BASIS Phoenix South

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $584 (3.5%) $151 (0.9%) $1,319 (7.9%) $9,424 (56.3%) $6,588 (39.3%) $16,012 (95.6%) $16,747
2020 $347 (2.8%) $1,322 (10.6%) $2,016 (16.2%) $8,887 (71.6%) $1,860 (15.0%) $10,747 (86.6%) $12,416
2022 $658 (5.4%) $56 (0.5%) $1,372 (11.2%) $7,547 (61.7%) $3,972 (32.5%) $11,519 (94.2%) $12,233

Data source: Arizona Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on BASIS Phoenix South

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students264487
 84.5%
African American6393
 47.6%
American Indian04
Asian1668
 325%
Hispanic136247
 81.6%
Pacific Islander01
White3350
 51.5%
Two or More Races1624
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients61.4%47.8%
 13.5%

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Students at BASIS Phoenix South are 51% Hispanic, 19% African American, 14% Asian, 10% White, 5% Two or more races.

BASIS Phoenix South ranks 543rd of 904 Arizona alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 487 students attended BASIS Phoenix South.


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