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#790 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 39% in state
Basis Tucson Primary
School · Basis Charter Schools Inc. (6361) · Tucson, AZ
A charter school in Tucson, AZ where students score 40 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3825 E 2ND ST, Tucson, AZ 85716
- Math 76% proficient (2022)
- Reading 81% proficient (2022)
Academics
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Students at Basis Tucson Primary score 78% 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 6 points since 2019, to 79% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 86% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 87% (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 Basis Tucson Primary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 79Very Walkable
- Transit 42Some Transit
- Bike 96Biker’s Paradise
- City Safety: High3,922/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Tucson), 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
$47,009
Median home value
$300,900
Median rent
$1,021/mo
College educated
42.2%
Homeownership
38.2%
Poverty rate
23.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85716; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tucson Unified Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 1,237 | Compare → |
| Amerischools Academy - Country ClubCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.2 | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 153 | Compare → |
| Amerischools Academy Online InstructionCharter · enrollment unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 22 | Compare → |
| Veritas Academy of TucsonPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 185 | 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.
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. (6361)
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $8,842NCES 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 Tucson Primary is listed in BASIS Charter Schools Inc. (6361); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Basis Tucson Primary
Basis Tucson Primary is a public school in Tucson, AZ, part of Basis Charter Schools Inc. (6361), serving approximately 823 students in grades Kindergarten-12th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #790 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 86% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 87% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Basis Tucson Primary
What grades does Basis Tucson Primary serve?
Basis Tucson Primary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Basis Tucson Primary?
Basis Tucson Primary has an enrollment of approximately 823 students.
How does Basis Tucson Primary rank in AZ?
Basis Tucson Primary ranks #790 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Basis Tucson Primary's MySchoolScout rating?
Basis Tucson Primary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Tucson Primary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Basis Tucson Primary has 86% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 87% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Basis Tucson Primary a charter school?
Yes, Basis Tucson Primary is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Basis Tucson Primary a Title I school?
No, Basis Tucson Primary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 823
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Pima County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.6%
- Phone
- (520) 326-6367
- Area population (ZIP 85716)
- 33,447
- Area average commute
- 20.4 min
- Area median age
- 38.1
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 85716; 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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