Serving 894 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Basis Mesa ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 894 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 67% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 76% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Basis Mesa ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Basis Mesa's student population of 894 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
894 students
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
School Rankings
Basis Mesa ranks within the top 5% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Basis Mesa is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#69 out of 1921 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Asian
39%
3%
Hispanic
17%
49%
Black
7%
6%
White
28%
33%
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
77%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Basis Mesa's ranking?
Basis Mesa is ranked #69 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Basis Mesa?
The graduation rate of Basis Mesa is 90%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Basis Mesa?
894 students attend Basis Mesa.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Basis Mesa students are Asian, 28% of students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Basis Mesa?
Basis Mesa has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Basis Mesa offer ?
Basis Mesa offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Basis Mesa part of?
Basis Mesa is part of BASIS Charter Schools Inc. (91949).
In what neighborhood is Basis Mesa located?
Basis Mesa is located in the Eastmark neighborhood of Mesa, AZ. There are 4 other public schools located in Eastmark.
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