Basis Tucson Primary vs. Sonoran Science East
Should I attend Basis Tucson Primary or Sonoran Science East? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Basis Tucson Primary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Sonoran Science East ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 789 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Basis Tucson 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 68% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%).
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 450 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Sonoran Science East ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%).
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-12
K-8
Total Students
789 students
450 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
52% | 48%
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#56 out of 1854 schools in AZ
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#666 out of 1854 schools in AZ
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
44%
Graduation Rate
60-69%
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n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
156
51
Grade 1 Students
161
52
Grade 2 Students
161
51
Grade 3 Students
157
34
Grade 4 Students
154
44
Grade 5 Students
-
59
Grade 6 Students
-
52
Grade 7 Students
-
54
Grade 8 Students
-
53
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
18%
7%
% Hispanic
41%
47%
% Black
5%
4%
% White
29%
35%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
7%
Diversity Score
0.72
0.65
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
n/a
37%
n/a
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
n/a
4%
n/a
