The top reported proficiency rate is 94% in Science. The lowest is 73% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Basis Charter Schools Inc. (6361)
BASIS Charter Schools Inc. operates as a single-school charter district in Maricopa County, Arizona, and the data available covers only that one school: BASIS Tucson Primary. The district serves kindergarten through fourth grade, and its enrollment is a few hundred students. Because the grade band stops at fourth grade, there are no high school measures such as a graduation rate, and state testing results exist only for third and fourth grades, which are the tested years in this span.
The student body is diverse. Hispanic students make up the largest share, followed by white and Asian students, with smaller proportions of Black students and students of two or more races. A very small number of American Indian or Alaska Native students are enrolled. Information on students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, students with disabilities, and English learners was not reported, so a parent may want to ask the school directly about its supports and the economic profile of its families.
On state assessments, BASIS Charter Schools Inc. posts strong results. In both math and English language arts, proficiency rates for third and fourth graders are well above what is typical at the state level. When compared with other districts in Maricopa County, the district's overall proficiency across the tested subjects and grades sits in the top quartile. This is a clear academic strength and suggests that students generally meet grade-level expectations at high rates. Science data is older and less complete, so recent trends in that subject cannot be evaluated.
The district’s chronic absenteeism rate is above the midpoint among Maricopa County districts, meaning a meaningful share of students miss a notable number of school days. This is worth a closer look, especially for a school serving younger children where consistent attendance supports foundational learning. On spending, per-pupil current expenditures fall in the lower range relative to other districts in the county, which may reflect the charter model’s typical budget structure.
No recent district-level changes or strategic priorities were identified from public sources, and no community context was available for the area the school draws from. Parents considering this school will likely want to visit BASIS Tucson Primary directly, ask about attendance patterns, and understand how the school addresses the needs of its diverse student population within a lean operating budget. For families seeking a small, elementary-only charter with a strong track record on state tests, this district fits squarely in that profile. Those looking for middle or high school programs, or a broader set of extracurriculars, would need to look elsewhere, as the district does not serve those grades.
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