BASIS Mesa vs Gateway Polytechnic Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
BASIS Mesa
Mesa · Charter other · Grades K–12
894 students
Gateway Polytechnic Academy
Mesa · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
1,003 students
| Measure | BASIS Mesa Mesa, Arizona | Gateway Polytechnic Academy Mesa, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | – | #417 of 1,136 |
| National rank | – | #23826 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 894 | 1,003 |
| Enrollment | 894 | 1,003 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 84% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 86% | 57% |
| city | Mesa | Mesa |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •BASIS Mesa does better on math proficiency (86% vs 57%).
- •BASIS Mesa does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 52%).
- •BASIS Mesa does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 19.3).
- •Gateway Polytechnic Academy is the larger school with 1,003 students compared with 894.
- •BASIS Mesa is a charter school while Gateway Polytechnic Academy 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 Mesa better than Gateway Polytechnic Academy?
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 Mesa and Gateway Polytechnic Academy?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Mesa and Mesa in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
BASIS Mesa: 894. Gateway Polytechnic Academy: 1,003. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do BASIS Mesa and Gateway Polytechnic Academy rank in Arizona?
BASIS Mesa is unranked and Gateway Polytechnic Academy is 417th of 1,136 among other schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).