Excellent
#330 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 16% in state
Basha Elementary
Elementary School · Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) · Chandler, AZ
A Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3535 S BASHA RD, Chandler, AZ 85248
- Math 55% proficient (2022)
- Reading 60% proficient (2022)
- 16:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Basha Elementary score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 31 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 58% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Basha Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 41Car-Dependent
- Transit 27Some Transit
- Bike 65Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,642/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Chandler), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$94,220
Median home value
$489,100
Median rent
$1,822/mo
College educated
51.9%
Homeownership
79.5%
Poverty rate
6.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85248; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anna Marie Jacobson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–6 | 0.7 mi | 634 | Compare → |
| Chandler Traditional Academy - IndependenceEnrollment path unverified | 9.3 | PK–6 | 1.2 mi | 809 | Compare → |
| T. Dale Hancock Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–6 | 1.2 mi | 695 | Compare → |
| Ira A. Fulton ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–6 | 1.4 mi | 535 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Chandler Unified District #80 (4242)
- Schools in district
- 44
- Rank in district
- #23 of 44
- District spending per student
- $11,085NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Basha Elementary is listed in Chandler Unified District #80 (4242); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Basha Elementary
Basha Elementary is a public elementary school in Chandler, AZ, part of Chandler Unified District #80 (4242), serving approximately 608 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #330 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Basha Elementary
What grades does Basha Elementary serve?
Basha Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Basha Elementary?
Basha Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 608 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Basha Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Basha Elementary is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Basha Elementary rank in AZ?
Basha Elementary ranks #330 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Basha Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Basha Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Basha Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Basha Elementary has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Basha Elementary a charter school?
No, Basha Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Basha Elementary a Title I school?
No, Basha Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 608
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Maricopa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.0%
- Phone
- (480) 883-4400
- Area population (ZIP 85248)
- 37,461
- Area average commute
- 22.8 min
- Area median age
- 58
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 85248; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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