Serving 808 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Basis Mesa ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%).
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 808 students
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 72% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 78% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Basis Mesa ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Basis Mesa's student population of 808 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
808 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Basis Mesa ranks within the top 5% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Basis Mesa is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#48 out of 1854 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
26%
3%
Hispanic
19%
47%
Black
8%
6%
White
39%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
76%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Basis Mesa's ranking?
Basis Mesa is ranked #48 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Basis Mesa?
The graduation rate of Basis Mesa is 90%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 76%.
How many students attend Basis Mesa?
808 students attend Basis Mesa.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Basis Mesa students are White, 26% of students are Asian, 19% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Basis Mesa offer ?
Basis Mesa offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Basis Mesa part of?
Basis Mesa is part of BASIS Charter Schools Inc. (91949) School District.
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