BASIS Chandler vs Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
BASIS Chandler
Chandler · Charter high · Grades 5–12
1,185 students
Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence
Sun Lakes · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
796 students
| Measure | BASIS Chandler Chandler, Arizona | Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence Sun Lakes, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #8 of 286 | #48 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #1129 of 16,910 | #4147 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–12 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 1,185 | 796 |
| Enrollment | 1,185 | 796 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 19.4 | 19.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 91% | 88% |
| Math proficiency | 95% | 88% |
| city | Chandler | Sun Lakes |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (80.9 vs 81.5).
- •BASIS Chandler does better on math proficiency (95% vs 88%).
- •BASIS Chandler does better on reading proficiency (91% vs 88%).
- •BASIS Chandler does better on students per teacher (19.4 vs 19.9).
- •BASIS Chandler is the larger school with 1,185 students compared with 796.
- •BASIS Chandler is a charter school while Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is BASIS Chandler better than Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are BASIS Chandler and Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Chandler and Sun Lakes in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
BASIS Chandler: 1,185. Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence: 796. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do BASIS Chandler and Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence rank in Arizona?
BASIS Chandler is 8th of 286 and Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence is 48th of 1,136 among high schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).