Serving 489 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Basis Scottsdale Primary - East Campus ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 81% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 86% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% 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-5
- Enrollment: 489 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 81% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 86% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Basis Scottsdale Primary - East Campus ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Basis Scottsdale Primary - East Campus's student population of 489 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
489 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
BASIS Charter Schools empower students to achieve at globally competitive levels with a transformative K–12 academic program.
School Rankings
Basis Scottsdale Primary - East Campus 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 Scottsdale Primary - East Campus is 0.67, 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
#20 out of 1921 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
Asian
47%
3%
Hispanic
10%
49%
Black
3%
6%
White
32%
33%
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Basis Scottsdale Primary - East Campus's ranking?
Basis Scottsdale Primary - East Campus is ranked #20 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?
81% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 86% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Basis Scottsdale Primary - East Campus?
489 students attend Basis Scottsdale Primary - East Campus.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Basis Scottsdale Primary - East Campus students are Asian, 32% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Basis Scottsdale Primary - East Campus?
Basis Scottsdale Primary - East Campus has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Basis Scottsdale Primary - East Campus offer ?
Basis Scottsdale Primary - East Campus offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Basis Scottsdale Primary - East Campus part of?
Basis Scottsdale Primary - East Campus is part of BASIS Charter Schools Inc. (92863).
In what neighborhood is Basis Scottsdale Primary - East Campus located?
Basis Scottsdale Primary - East Campus is located in the Central Scottsdale neighborhood of Scottsdale, AZ. There are 8 other public schools located in Central Scottsdale.
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