Excellent
#126 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 6% in state
Basis Scottsdale
School · Basis Charter Schools Inc. (81078) · Scottsdale, AZ
A charter school in Scottsdale, AZ where students score 49 points above what's typical for similar communities.
10400 N 128TH ST, Scottsdale, AZ 85259
- Math 90% proficient (2022)
- Reading 84% proficient (2022)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Basis Scottsdale score 87% 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 5 points since 2019, to 87% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 94% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 93% (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).
How we rate schools
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Where Basis Scottsdale 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 6Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,031/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Scottsdale), 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
$145,574
Median home value
$956,300
Median rent
$1,769/mo
College educated
68.6%
Homeownership
77.5%
Poverty rate
3.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85259; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Az Aspire AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | K–12 | 3.0 mi | 286 | Compare → |
| The United School of AutismPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | 1–11 | 3.9 mi | 71 | Compare → |
| Sierra Academy of ScottsdalePrivate · tuition | 6.2private | 2–12 | 4.5 mi | 41 | Compare → |
| Fountain Hills Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | K–12 | 4.7 mi | 54 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Basis Charter Schools Inc. (81078)
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $9,578NCES 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 Scottsdale is listed in BASIS Charter Schools Inc. (81078); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Basis Scottsdale
Basis Scottsdale is a public school in Scottsdale, AZ, part of Basis Charter Schools Inc. (81078), serving approximately 981 students in grades 4th-12th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #126 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 94% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 93% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Basis Scottsdale
What grades does Basis Scottsdale serve?
Basis Scottsdale serves students in grades 4th through 12th.
How many students attend Basis Scottsdale?
Basis Scottsdale has an enrollment of approximately 981 students.
How does Basis Scottsdale rank in AZ?
Basis Scottsdale ranks #126 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Basis Scottsdale's MySchoolScout rating?
Basis Scottsdale has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 Scottsdale?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Basis Scottsdale has 94% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 93% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Basis Scottsdale a charter school?
Yes, Basis Scottsdale is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Basis Scottsdale a Title I school?
No, Basis Scottsdale is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 4th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 981
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Maricopa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.4%
- Phone
- (480) 451-7500
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 85259)
- 22,156
- Area average commute
- 24.7 min
- Area median age
- 52
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 85259; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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