Basha Elementary School
Basha Elementary School serves 687 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 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Basha Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Basha Elementary School's student population of 687 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 687 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 41 teachers |
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School Comparison
Basha Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 2,111 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Basha Elementary School is 0.57, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AZ) |
Overall Testing Rank | #314 out of 2111 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 66% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 64% | 44% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | 3% | 6% |
| Asian | 8% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 18% | 45% |
| Black | 3% | 5% |
| White | 63% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.57 | 0.65 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 16% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Chandler Unified District #80 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Basha Elementary School is Hamilton High School (1.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Bogle Junior High School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Anna Marie Jacobson Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Chandler Anna Marie Jacobson Elementary School Math: 63% | Reading: 64%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-6 | 878 students10
0.8 miles
1515 Nw Jacaranda Parkway
Chandler, AZ 85248
(480) 812-7000 0.8 K-6 878 - Chandler Bogle Junior High School Math: 52% | Reading: 55%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 7-8 | 1,312 student10
0.8 miles
1600 W. Queen Creek Road
Chandler, AZ 85248
(480) 883-5500 0.8 7-8 1,312 - Chandler Hamilton High School Math: 69% | Reading: 68%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 9-12 | 3,788 students10
1.0 miles
3700 S Arizona Ave.
Chandler, AZ 85248
(480) 812-7000 1 9-12 3,788 - Chandler Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence Math: 90% | Reading: 85%Rank:10/Top 1% Grades: PK-6 | 827 students10
1.2 miles
1405 W. Lake Dr.
Chandler, AZ 85248
(480) 224-2700 1.2 PK-6 827 - Chandler Robert And Danell Tarwater Elementary School Math: 65% | Reading: 62%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-6 | 868 students10
1.3 miles
2300 South Gardner Drive
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 812-7000 1.3 PK-6 868
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