Sonoran Science Academy East vs. Basis Tucson Primary
Should you attend Sonoran Science Academy East or Basis Tucson Primary? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Sonoran Science Academy East ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Basis Tucson Primary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 465 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Sonoran Science Academy East ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 806 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Basis Tucson Primary 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 76% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-8
K-12
Total Students
465 students
806 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
52% | 48%
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#681 out of 1956 schools in AZ
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#36 out of 1956 schools in AZ
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
76%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
81%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
n/a
Graduation Rate
n/a
60-69%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
45
164
Grade 1 Students
53
164
Grade 2 Students
55
164
Grade 3 Students
55
160
Grade 4 Students
36
154
Grade 5 Students
50
-
Grade 6 Students
59
-
Grade 7 Students
53
-
Grade 8 Students
59
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
16%
% Hispanic
48%
43%
% Black
6%
6%
% White
35%
27%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
8%
Diversity Score
0.64
0.71
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
42%
n/a
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
n/a