Serving 440 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Basis Phoenix Central Primary 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 65-69% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%).
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 440 students
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Basis Phoenix Central Primary 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 Phoenix Central Primary's student population of 440 students has declined by 39% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
440 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Basis Phoenix Central Primary 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 Phoenix Central Primary is 0.77, 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
#92 out of 1854 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
16%
3%
Hispanic
34%
47%
Black
13%
6%
White
27%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Basis Phoenix Central Primary's ranking?
Basis Phoenix Central Primary is ranked #92 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?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Basis Phoenix Central Primary?
440 students attend Basis Phoenix Central Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Basis Phoenix Central Primary students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 16% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Basis Phoenix Central Primary offer ?
Basis Phoenix Central Primary offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Basis Phoenix Central Primary part of?
Basis Phoenix Central Primary is part of BASIS Charter Schools Inc. (92349) School District.
In what neighborhood is Basis Phoenix Central Primary located?
Basis Phoenix Central Primary is located in the Midtown neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 16 other public schools located in Midtown.
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