Excellent
#284 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 14% in state
Basis Mesa
School · Basis Charter Schools Inc. (91949) · Mesa, AZ
A charter school in Mesa, AZ where students score 38 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5010 S EASTMARK PKWY, Mesa, AZ 85212
- Math 76% proficient (2022)
- Reading 76% proficient (2022)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Basis Mesa score 76% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 76% in 2022, across a 10-year record (2013–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 80% (multi-year average, 2013-2022) · reading/ELA 82% (multi-year average, 2013-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 20 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Basis Mesa sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Phoenix map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 12Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,955/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mesa), 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
$123,404
Median home value
$530,700
Median rent
$2,024/mo
College educated
42%
Homeownership
84.7%
Poverty rate
3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85212; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Leadership Academy VirtualCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.7 | K–12 | 4.0 mi | 811 | Compare → |
| American Leadership Academy of Applied TechnologiesCharter · enrollment unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 4.1 mi | 472 | Compare → |
| Heritage Academy GatewayCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.0 | K–12 | 4.1 mi | 1,510 | Compare → |
| Canyon State AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.0private | 2–12 | 4.7 mi | 253 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Basis Charter Schools Inc. (91949)
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $8,576NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Basis Mesa is listed in BASIS Charter Schools Inc. (91949); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Basis Mesa
Basis Mesa is a public school in Mesa, AZ, part of Basis Charter Schools Inc. (91949), serving approximately 867 students in grades Kindergarten-12th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #284 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Basis Mesa
What grades does Basis Mesa serve?
Basis Mesa serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Basis Mesa?
Basis Mesa has an enrollment of approximately 867 students.
How does Basis Mesa rank in AZ?
Basis Mesa ranks #284 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Basis Mesa's MySchoolScout rating?
Basis Mesa has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Basis Mesa?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Basis Mesa has 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).
Is Basis Mesa a charter school?
Yes, Basis Mesa is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Basis Mesa a Title I school?
No, Basis Mesa is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 867
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Maricopa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.4%
- Phone
- (602) 239-4807
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 85212)
- 50,427
- Area average commute
- 30.3 min
- Area median age
- 34.3
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 85212; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2013-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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