BASIS Phoenix Primary

Summary:

BASIS Phoenix Primary is a public charter elementary school serving grades K-5 in Phoenix, Arizona. It is part of the BASIS Charter Schools Inc. district, which is ranked 11th out of 288 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

BASIS Phoenix Primary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Arizona, with a statewide ranking between 14th and 37th over the past several years. Its students demonstrate exceptionally high proficiency rates on state assessments, significantly outperforming the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. The school also excels in serving various student subgroups, including female and male students, as well as Asian, African American, and Hispanic students. Its performance for students with special needs and English language learners is also strong compared to other Arizona elementary schools.

When compared to the nearby public schools in the Paradise Valley Unified District, BASIS Phoenix Primary significantly outperforms them on academic measures, despite having a lower per-student spending level. This suggests the school's educational approach and practices may be more effective in driving student outcomes. The school's consistent academic excellence, diverse student population, and strong performance across various subgroups provide valuable insights for understanding educational excellence in the Phoenix area.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-5

11850 N 32nd St
Phoenix, AZ 85028-1200

(602) 598-0330

District: BASIS Charter Schools Inc.

SchoolDigger Rank:
22^nd of 904 Arizona Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,300

Student/teacher ratio: n/a

Number of students: 770

Racial breakdown:

Asian:

60.1%

White:

22.1%

Hispanic:

8.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details BASIS Phoenix Primary ranks better than 97.6% of elementary schools in Arizona. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 95.84. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Asian (60.1%), White (22.1%), Hispanic (8.8%). (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at BASIS Phoenix Primary is $8,300.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

BASIS Phoenix Primary:

SchoolDigger ranks BASIS Phoenix Primary 22^nd of 904 Arizona public elementary schools. (See BASIS Phoenix Primary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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BASIS Charter Schools Inc.:

SchoolDigger ranks BASIS Charter Schools Inc. 11^th of 288 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for BASIS Phoenix Primary

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Rank History for all students at BASIS Phoenix Primary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2019	94.18	37^th	1039	96.4%
2021	96.87	25^th	1226	98.0%
2022	93.16	31^st	1000	96.9%
2023	97.74	14^th	1245	98.9%
2024	95.84	22^nd	904	97.6%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at BASIS Phoenix Primary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2021	90.85	13^th	1027	98.7%
2022	60.20	154^th	444	65.3%
2023	71.72	103^rd	617	83.3%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at BASIS Phoenix Primary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	66.50	113^th	451	74.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at BASIS Phoenix Primary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2021	98.94	7^th	1201	99.4%
2022	83.83	23^rd	145	84.1%
2023	79.35	85^th	820	89.6%

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Rank History for Female students at BASIS Phoenix Primary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2019	91.67	41^st	862	95.2%
2021	95.55	27^th	1219	97.8%
2022	92.63	23^rd	824	97.2%
2023	96.72	16^th	1219	98.7%
2024	89.95	31^st	593	94.8%

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Rank History for Male students at BASIS Phoenix Primary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2019	91.63	38^th	850	95.5%
2021	95.92	30^th	1220	97.5%
2022	88.71	43^rd	830	94.8%
2023	97.46	13^th	1216	98.9%
2024	94.44	17^th	609	97.2%

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Rank History for Asian students at BASIS Phoenix Primary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2019	35.44	23^rd	27	14.8%
2021	70.57	142^nd	620	77.1%
2022	84.94	20^th	270	92.6%
2023	86.99	23^rd	316	92.7%
2024	47.36	16^th	28	42.9%

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Rank History for African American students at BASIS Phoenix Primary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2021	95.87	8^th	895	99.1%
2022	72.11	54^th	289	81.3%
2023	94.40	8^th	607	98.7%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at BASIS Phoenix Primary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2019	95.71	17^th	709	97.6%
2021	96.28	18^th	1198	98.5%
2022	84.66	70^th	716	90.2%
2023	86.09	101^st	1170	91.4%

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Rank History for White students at BASIS Phoenix Primary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2019	83.37	58^th	595	90.3%
2021	86.98	70^th	1161	94.0%
2022	78.10	93^rd	800	88.4%
2023	92.71	19^th	1024	98.1%
2024	84.58	42^nd	477	91.2%

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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.

Data source: Arizona Department of Education

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Enrollment information for BASIS Phoenix Primary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2018	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2019	197	23	421	64	6	2	27	740
2020	198	31	419	74	3	1	43	769
2021	192	25	498	79	2	0	37	833
2022	176	25	448	65	4	0	36	754
2023	170	21	463	68	3	0	45	770

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 Primary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2019	740	n/a	n/a	n/a
2020	769	n/a	n/a	n/a
2021	833	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	754	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	770	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 Phoenix Primary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2019	740	n/a	n/a	n/a
2020	769	n/a	n/a	n/a
2021	833	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	754	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	770	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 Phoenix 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	$75 (1.0%)	$53 (0.7%)	$204 (2.7%)	$4,922 (64.9%)	$2,537 (33.4%)	$7,459 (98.3%)	$7,588
2020	$77 (1.1%)	$48 (0.7%)	$203 (2.9%)	$5,104 (72.0%)	$1,859 (26.2%)	$6,964 (98.2%)	$7,089
2022	$359 (4.3%)	$20 (0.2%)	$737 (8.9%)	$5,564 (67.0%)	$2,358 (28.4%)	$7,922 (95.4%)	$8,300

Data source: Arizona Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on BASIS Phoenix Primary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 37^th of 1039 Elementary schools	Ranks 14^th of 1245 Elementary schools	2.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	740	770	4.1%
African American	23	21	8.7%
American Indian	6	3	50%
Asian	421	463	10%
Hispanic	64	68	6.3%
Pacific Islander	2	0	100%
White	197	170	13.7%
Two or More Races	27	45	66.7%

Schools Near BASIS Phoenix Primary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				AASA English Language Arts (2024)				AASA Mathematics (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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	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 Mathematics 3rd Grade	AASA Mathematics 4th Grade	AASA Mathematics 5th Grade	AASA Mathematics 6th 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 Phoenix Primary	Public, Charter	K-5	11850 N 32nd St	Phoenix	85028	Maricopa County	BASIS Charter Schools Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(602) 598-0330	770				170 (22.1%)	21 (2.7%)	68 (8.8%)	463 (60.1%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (5.8%)	95.8	22^nd of 904 public elementary schools	97.6%		97.7	14^th of 1245 public elementary schools	98.9%	8	78.0	84.0	73.0		77.0	83.0	68.0		$8,300	$359	$20	$737	$5,564	$2,358	$7,922
Desert Cove Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	11020 N 28th St	Phoenix	85028	Maricopa County	Paradise Valley Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(602) 449-3400	396	33	12.0	35.6%	231 (58.3%)	8 (2.0%)	117 (29.5%)	5 (1.3%)	5 (1.3%)	5 (1.3%)	25 (6.3%)	53.1	378^th of 904 public elementary schools	58.2%		66	380^th of 1245 public elementary schools	69.5%	2	45.0	58.0	62.0	29.0	58.0	43.0	42.0	25.0	$10,366	$702	$215	$1,618	$9,039	$410	$9,449
Larkspur Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	2450 E Larkspur Dr	Phoenix	85032	Maricopa County	Paradise Valley Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(602) 449-3300	353	34	10.3	66.6%	102 (28.9%)	23 (6.5%)	199 (56.4%)	5 (1.4%)	8 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.5%)	23.9	645^th of 904 public elementary schools	28.7%		30.1	824^th of 1245 public elementary schools	33.8%	179		26.0			40.0	29.0			$15,710	$4,161	$484	$8,806	$9,894	$1,172	$11,065
Indian Bend Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	3633 E Thunderbird Rd	Phoenix	85032	Maricopa County	Paradise Valley Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(602) 449-3200	566	46	12.2	67.8%	134 (23.7%)	31 (5.5%)	366 (64.7%)	5 (0.9%)	9 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (3.7%)	18.6	719^th of 904 public elementary schools	20.5%		37.9	711^th of 1245 public elementary schools	42.9%	8	17.0	24.0		35.0	30.0	23.0		31.0	$9,836	$1,135	$160	$2,429	$8,177	$365	$8,541
Mercury Mine Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	9640 N 28th St	Phoenix	85028	Maricopa County	Paradise Valley Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(602) 449-3700	506	33	15.1	12.8%	380 (75.1%)	6 (1.2%)	92 (18.2%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	24 (4.7%)	86.8	101^st of 904 public elementary schools	88.8%		84.9	182^nd of 1245 public elementary schools	85.4%	81	78.0	60.0	74.0	74.0	80.0	48.0	69.0	59.0	$7,313	$312	$189	$813	$6,336	$476	$6,812
Great Hearts Academies - Archway North Phoenix	Public, Charter	K-6	14100 N 32nd St	Phoenix	85032	Maricopa County	Archway Classical Academy North Phoenix	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(602) 996-4355	818				487 (59.5%)	11 (1.3%)	138 (16.9%)	120 (14.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	62 (7.6%)	94.2	45^th of 904 public elementary schools	95.0%		89.9	120^th of 1245 public elementary schools	90.4%	75	72.0	75.0	68.0		81.0	70.0	75.0		$9,649	$233	$59	$525	$5,666	$3,690	$9,357
Hidden Hills Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1919 E Sharon Dr	Phoenix	85022	Maricopa County	Paradise Valley Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(602) 449-3100	329	30	11.0	47.7%	146 (44.4%)	26 (7.9%)	131 (39.8%)	3 (0.9%)	7 (2.1%)	4 (1.2%)	12 (3.6%)	51	393^rd of 904 public elementary schools	56.5%		55.9	482^nd of 1245 public elementary schools	61.3%	89	33.0	58.0	46.0	46.0	43.0	56.0	39.0	34.0	$12,014	$1,675	$289	$3,639	$9,455	$595	$10,050
Benchmark School	Public, Charter	K-6	4120 E Acoma Dr	Phoenix	85032	Maricopa County	Benchmark School Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(602) 765-3582	410				326 (79.5%)	6 (1.5%)	38 (9.3%)	23 (5.6%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.7%)	85.5	116^th of 904 public elementary schools	87.2%		91.1	99^th of 1245 public elementary schools	92.0%	17	61.0	68.0	73.0	90.0	62.0	55.0	60.0	58.0		$00			$00
Arizona Language Preparatory	Public, Charter	K-6	4645 E Marilyn Rd	Phoenix	85032	Maricopa County	Arizona Language Preparatory	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(602) 996-1595	85				41 (48.2%)	3 (3.5%)	28 (32.9%)	4 (4.7%)	3 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (7.1%)								(n/a)										$00			$00
Palomino Primary School	Public	PK, KG-3	15833 N 29th St	Phoenix	85032	Maricopa County	Paradise Valley Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(602) 449-2800	575	37	15.7	83.0%	34 (5.9%)	38 (6.6%)	483 (84.0%)	3 (0.5%)	9 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.4%)								(n/a)	14.0				28.0				$10,325	$1,569	$208	$3,346	$7,797	$751	$8,548

Frequently Asked Questions about BASIS Phoenix Primary

What district is BASIS Phoenix Primary in?

BASIS Charter Schools Inc.

What is the racial makeup of BASIS Phoenix Primary?

Students at BASIS Phoenix Primary are 60% Asian, 22% White, 9% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 3% African American.

Is BASIS Phoenix Primary a good school?

Yes! BASIS Phoenix Primary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 22^nd of 904 Arizona elementary schools.

How many students attend BASIS Phoenix Primary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 770 students attended BASIS Phoenix Primary.

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