Serving 649 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Basis Oro Valley Primary ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 89% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 649 students
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 89% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 82% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Basis Oro Valley Primary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Basis Oro Valley Primary's student population of 649 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
649 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Year Founded
1998
School Rankings
Basis Oro Valley Primary ranks within the top 1% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Basis Oro Valley Primary is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#9 out of 1921 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
89%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
30%
3%
Hispanic
26%
48%
Black
4%
6%
White
31%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Basis Oro Valley Primary's ranking?
Basis Oro Valley Primary is ranked #9 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 82% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Basis Oro Valley Primary?
649 students attend Basis Oro Valley Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of Basis Oro Valley Primary students are White, 30% of students are Asian, 26% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What grades does Basis Oro Valley Primary offer ?
Basis Oro Valley Primary offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Basis Oro Valley Primary part of?
Basis Oro Valley Primary is part of BASIS Charter Schools Inc. (92318) School District.
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