The top reported proficiency rate is 82% in Science. The lowest is 69% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Basis Charter Schools Inc. (1002012)
The BASIS Charter Schools Inc. district operates as a single charter organization in Arizona and, based on the available data, serves a middle-school grade band, though state testing results appear for grades three through five. The district’s overall proficiency index across those tested subjects and grades places it in the top quartile among Maricopa County’s districts, a strong showing. In math, proficiency rates were reported for third and fifth grades; the fifth-grade result was notably higher than the third-grade one, while the fourth-grade math figure was suppressed and not available. English language arts proficiency was high across all three tested grades, with the fifth-grade rate exceeding the earlier grades. Science results, available only for fifth grade, reflected a strong proficiency rate as well.
The available testing data is limited to a single school year, so no trend is observable. The district’s enrollment count, student demographics, and economic indicators such as free or reduced-price lunch eligibility are missing from the reporting, making it impossible to characterize the student body or the level of economic need. Likewise, there is no information on special education or English learner populations. Because the district does not appear to serve high school grades, no graduation rate is reported, and a parent looking for secondary outcomes will not find them here.
The district’s website or public presence may provide more detail on the specific schools it operates; the data indicates one school listed, BASIS Phoenix North, with a future operational status, suggesting the network may be in a growth or planning phase. No recent district-level changes of lasting impact were found in publicly reported sources.
For a parent considering this district, the strongest signal is academic performance in elementary-grade testing that is well above typical levels in the county. The lack of demographic and enrollment context is a gap—any family would want to ask the district directly about class sizes, student diversity, and support services before making a decision. The middle-school-only grade band means families with younger children would need to plan for earlier grades elsewhere, and those with high schoolers would need a different option entirely. The charter structure itself is a matter of preference: charters in Arizona operate independently from traditional school districts, with their own admissions processes and governance. Without community context or housing data tied to a specific location, the narrative cannot speak to the surrounding area or commute patterns. This district appears to be a focused academic option for the middle grades, with strong test results as its central calling card.
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