The top reported proficiency rate is 95% in Math. The lowest is 89% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Basis Charter Schools Inc. (92997)
BASIS Charter Schools Inc. is a district that serves a single school: BASIS Chandler Primary - North Campus, covering kindergarten through fourth grade. It operates within Maricopa County. Because the district includes only elementary grades, there is no graduation rate to report, and the academic picture comes entirely from state assessments in the early grades.
The district’s test results in the most recent year are exceptionally strong. In both third and fourth grade, math proficiency rates place the student body well ahead of typical levels. English language arts results are similarly high in both tested grades. The district also pulls from a prior year a science proficiency rate that is very high for fourth graders. When set against other districts in Maricopa County, the overall proficiency index lands in the top quartile, reflecting consistently high performance across all tested subjects and grades.
The enrollment totals several hundred students, spread across kindergarten through fourth grade, which gives each grade a sizable cohort. The student body is demographically distinctive. The largest single group by race and ethnicity is Asian students, who make up a substantial majority of the enrollment. White students form the next largest group, followed by a smaller share of students who identify with two or more races, a modest Hispanic population, a very small Black student population, and a tiny American Indian or Alaska Native presence. Data on the share of students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch is not available, nor are figures on students with disabilities or English learners, so a parent would need to inquire directly with the school about the range of student support services and the degree of economic diversity in the building.
Chronic absenteeism, an indicator of how consistently students are in class, is low, and by this measure the district sits in the top quartile among Maricopa County districts. Fewer students are missing substantial school days here compared to many peers. The amount the district spends per pupil falls in the lower range among county districts, which may reflect the charter model's typical efficiency or narrower scope of services.
The district operates in charter status, which means it is publicly funded but operates with a level of autonomy from the traditional district structure. There was no information available from a search of recent district-level changes involving policy shifts, curriculum overhauls, or facility or tax referendums. Families considering this school will want to understand the expectations for academic pace and the school's approach to early childhood and elementary instruction, as the strong proficiency outcomes suggest a rigorous academic environment. The school setting and community context were also not provided in the available data, so a parent or resident should look up the Chandler campus location directly to assess commute and neighborhood fit. For those seeking an elementary pathway with very high measured academic performance in the early grades, this district presents a clear option, though the lack of published information on special programs and student support services means prospective families should gather that detail directly from the school.
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