Basha Elementary School serves 639 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Basha Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 639 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Basha Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Basha Elementary School's student population of 639 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
639 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Basha Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Basha Elementary School is 0.63, which is less 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
#210 out of 1854 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
3%
5%
Asian
9%
3%
Hispanic
22%
46%
Black
3%
6%
White
56%
36%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Basha Elementary School's ranking?
Basha Elementary School is ranked #210 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Basha Elementary School often compared to?
Basha Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Robert And Danell Tarwater Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Basha Elementary School?
639 students attend Basha Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Basha Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Basha Elementary School?
Basha Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Basha Elementary School offer ?
Basha Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Basha Elementary School part of?
Basha Elementary School is part of Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
High School Graduations - Grading Period Ends - Last Day of School (1/2 Day)
May 25, 2023 (Thursday)
First Day of School
July 19, 2023 (Wednesday)
Grading Period Ends - LAST DAY OF SCHOOL
September 29, 2023 (Friday)
First Day Back for Students
October 17, 2023 (Tuesday)
Grading Period Ends - LAST DAY FOR STUDENTS
December 21, 2023 (Thursday)
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