The top reported proficiency rate is 90% in Science. The lowest is 80% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Basis Scottsdale Primary - East Campus
BASIS Scottsdale Primary - East Campus is a public charter school serving kindergarten through fifth grade in the eastern part of Scottsdale. It belongs to the BASIS Charter Schools network, a well-known group of academically rigorous schools in Arizona. The school is a regular elementary school, not a specialized or alternative program, and it operates as a charter school, meaning it is publicly funded but independently managed.
Academically, this school posted strong results on Arizona’s state assessments in the most recent testing year. A large majority of students scored at the proficient level in both math and English language arts across the tested grades. Science data is older and from a previous assessment, but it also showed high proficiency. The school’s overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades places it in the top quarter of all districts in Maricopa County, a large and varied county that includes many high-performing districts. Because the school only serves elementary grades, there is no graduation rate to report. Only one year of assessment data was available for the current test format, so there is no trend to compare.
The student body is diverse and notably includes a very large share of Asian students, followed by a substantial white population, and smaller shares of Hispanic students, students of two or more races, and Black students. The proportion of students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch was not reported, and data on students with disabilities and English learners was also unavailable. A parent may want to ask the school directly about these support services and the share of students receiving them.
The school is located in Scottsdale, a large, sprawling city that stretches many miles from north to south. Scottsdale’s economy is driven by tourism, with a dense concentration of restaurants, galleries, and resorts in the Old Town district. The city also has a major employment center around the Scottsdale Airpark, which hosts financial, technology, and service firms. The Mayo Clinic is a significant employer and medical anchor. Outside of walkable Old Town, most of the city is car-dependent suburban development, though the Scottsdale Greenbelt provides a long bike and pedestrian corridor through central parks. Housing values are high in this area, well above state and national averages, and rents are also elevated. The neighborhood surrounding the school is a mix of residential subdivisions and commercial corridors. The area has seen steady growth and development over the past two decades, with new construction in both residential and commercial sectors.
As a charter school, BASIS Scottsdale Primary - East Campus draws students from across the broader Scottsdale area and beyond, not from a single attendance zone. The district (the BASIS Charter Schools organization) did not have any recent major changes reported that would be relevant to parents. The school itself is a single elementary campus, separate from the higher-grade BASIS schools in the region. For families considering this school, the academic track record is strong and the student body is diverse in ethnicity, though the area’s high housing costs may be a factor for families looking to live nearby. The school’s size is moderate for an elementary school, and its grade span is limited, so families will need to plan for middle and high school options later. Overall, this is a school with clear academic strength in a prosperous, growing part of the Phoenix metro area.
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