The top reported proficiency rate is 66% in English language arts. The lowest is 44% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Basis Phoenix Central Primary
BASIS Phoenix Central Primary is a charter school that, according to its directory listing, serves kindergarten through twelfth grade. However, the enrollment data shows students only through fifth grade, with no enrollment in grades six through twelve. A family considering this school for middle or high school would need to verify with the school whether those upper grades are offered on this campus.
This is a regular public charter school located in Phoenix, operating within the BASIS Charter Schools Inc. network. Phoenix is a large, sprawling urban center that functions as a major financial, communications, and transportation hub for the Mountain West region. Its economy has shifted from its agricultural roots to services, technology, tourism, and manufacturing, particularly in electronics, transportation, and aerospace. Growth has been a persistent feature, and the city is among the fastest-growing in the nation. The school sits within a car-oriented built environment typical of the city's wide, grid-patterned roadways.
The school's enrollment is small, fitting for a primary-grade campus. The student body reflects the diversity of the surrounding city. The data does not report the share of students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, nor does it provide counts for students with disabilities or English learners. This is a gap a parent may want to fill by speaking directly with the school.
On state assessments, the school's results vary by subject and grade. In English language arts, proficiency rates are strong, with fourth graders at a level that stands well above the midpoint for the district and for the county, and third and fifth graders also posting solid results. In math, the picture is more mixed. Proficiency rates are lower across the tested grades, with a gap between the school's math outcomes and its reading outcomes. In science, the single tested grade shows a proficiency rate in the middle range. The school's overall proficiency index across all tested subjects and grades sits above the midpoint relative to districts in Maricopa County.
There is no state testing data for grades beyond fifth because the enrollment data shows no students in those grades, which means those results do not apply here. There is no graduation rate for the same reason. The data does not include information on chronic absenteeism, discipline, course access, or staffing.
The school is part of the BASIS network, which is known for a challenging academic curriculum and a focus on college preparation, though this campus appears to serve only the elementary years based on the available data. The district brief turned up little of lasting impact in terms of recent changes. The school's website and the district's central office are the best sources for questions about programming, waitlists, and any plans for expanding grade levels at this location.
Housing in the surrounding zip code reflects a market with home values above both the state and national benchmarks. Rents are high and have seen a slight recent decline. Mortgage rates are elevated, which matters for any family weighing a home purchase near the school. The broader economic context shows a stable national unemployment rate and rising rent costs.
For a family deciding whether this is the right setting, the academic evidence points to a school where reading outcomes are a clear strength and math is an area where the school's performance trails its own English results. The student body is diverse, and the school is located in a fast-growing, car-dependent urban environment. Because the official grade band and the actual enrolled grades do not match, a parent should confirm which grades are served on this campus before making any plans tied to middle or high school.
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