Below Average
#1749 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Basis Phoenix South
School · Basis Charter Schools Inc. (549803) · Phoenix, AZ
A charter school in Phoenix, AZ where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5700 S 19TH AVE, Phoenix, AZ 85041
- Math 17% proficient (2022)
- Reading 32% proficient (2022)
Academics
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Students at Basis Phoenix South score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 35 points since 2019, to 25% in 2022, across a 5-year record (2018–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2018-2022) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2018-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 10 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Basis Phoenix South 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 67Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 43Some Transit
- Bike 53Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,139/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Phoenix), 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
$70,555
Median home value
$310,100
Median rent
$1,612/mo
College educated
18.5%
Homeownership
73.4%
Poverty rate
16.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85041; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asu Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix IntermediateCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.2 | PK–12 | 1.5 mi | 99 | Compare → |
| Our Lady of Sorrow AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | K–12 | 2.5 mi | 106 | Compare → |
| The Paideia Academy of South PhoenixCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.0 | K–12 | 3.3 mi | 618 | Compare → |
| 91st Psalm Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.9private | PK–12 | 3.8 mi | 155 | 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. (549803)
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $10,415NCES 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 Phoenix South is listed in BASIS Charter Schools Inc. (549803); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Basis Phoenix South
Basis Phoenix South is a public school in Phoenix, AZ, part of Basis Charter Schools Inc. (549803), serving approximately 511 students in grades Kindergarten-12th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,749 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Basis Phoenix South
What grades does Basis Phoenix South serve?
Basis Phoenix South serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Basis Phoenix South?
Basis Phoenix South has an enrollment of approximately 511 students.
How does Basis Phoenix South rank in AZ?
Basis Phoenix South ranks #1,749 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Basis Phoenix South's MySchoolScout rating?
Basis Phoenix South has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Phoenix South?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Basis Phoenix South has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).
Is Basis Phoenix South a charter school?
Yes, Basis Phoenix South is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Basis Phoenix South a Title I school?
No, Basis Phoenix South is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 511
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Maricopa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.3%
- Phone
- (602) 962-7393
- Area population (ZIP 85041)
- 63,881
- Area average commute
- 27 min
- Area median age
- 33.1
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 85041; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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