The top reported proficiency rate is 76% in Math. The lowest is 75% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Basis Austin Pri
BASIS AUSTIN PRI is a charter school serving kindergarten through second grade in north Austin, operated by BASIS TEXAS. The school enrolls a small population, with the student body heavily weighted toward Asian students and a smaller share of white, Hispanic, and multiracial students. Data on free-or-reduced-price lunch eligibility and English learner enrollment were not available.
The school's academic results, drawn from state testing in 2020-21, show proficiency rates that outpace the median performance across districts in Travis County. In third grade math, about seven in ten students met or exceeded proficiency. Fourth grade math was stronger, with about four in five students proficient. Reading results were similar: about seven in ten in third grade and about four in five in fourth grade. These cohorts represent relatively small groups, so individual year results can shift. State assessment data for kindergarten and first grade are not published, so the full early-grade instructional picture at the school is not available through standardized testing.
The student population is notably concentrated. The school's racial and ethnic makeup differs markedly from the Austin citywide profile, with students from Asian backgrounds comprising the vast majority. This composition reflects the school's enrollment patterns rather than the broader community. Whether this reflects the school's curricular approach, location, or the families drawn to it would require direct conversation with school leadership.
As a charter school, BASIS AUSTIN PRI operates under different accountability structures than traditional public schools. Charter authorizers and performance contracts shape oversight. The school's relationship to the broader BASIS network, which operates schools across multiple states, may influence curriculum and pedagogy, though specific program details were not available in public records.
Austin itself is a rapidly growing tech hub and state capital with strong schools across multiple districts. The north Austin location where this school sits sits near established residential neighborhoods and newer commercial development. Housing values in the 78758 zip code are above state benchmarks and have declined modestly over the past year, while rental costs are also above the state median.
A parent considering this school would want to learn more directly from the school about curriculum approach, class size, special-education services, and whether the academic pathway aligns with their goals for early elementary years. The testing data available is limited to a single year and small cohorts, so conversation with current families and school staff would provide fuller context.
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