Serving 867 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Basis Mesa ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 867 students
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 76% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 76% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Basis Mesa ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Basis Mesa's student population of 867 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
867 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
Basis Mesa ranks within the top 5% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Basis Mesa is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#49 out of 1956 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
35%
3%
Hispanic
18%
48%
Black
6%
6%
White
33%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
77%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Basis Mesa's ranking?
Basis Mesa is ranked #49 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
76% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Basis Mesa?
The graduation rate of Basis Mesa is 90%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Basis Mesa?
867 students attend Basis Mesa.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Basis Mesa students are Asian, 33% of students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Basis Mesa offer ?
Basis Mesa offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Basis Mesa part of?
Basis Mesa is part of BASIS Charter Schools Inc. (91949) School District.
In what neighborhood is Basis Mesa located?
Basis Mesa is located in the Eastmark neighborhood of Mesa, AZ. There are 4 other public schools located in Eastmark.
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