BASIS Mesa vs Meridian
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 3.0 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
Meridian
Mesa · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
850 students
| Measure | BASIS Mesa Mesa, Arizona | Meridian Mesa, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | – | #297 of 1,136 |
| National rank | – | #16534 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 894 | 850 |
| Enrollment | 894 | 850 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 84% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 86% | 55% |
| city | Mesa | Mesa |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •BASIS Mesa does better on math proficiency (86% vs 55%).
- •BASIS Mesa does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 62%).
- •BASIS Mesa does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 15.5).
- •BASIS Mesa is the larger school with 894 students compared with 850.
- •BASIS Mesa is a charter school while Meridian 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 Meridian?
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 Meridian?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Mesa and Mesa in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
BASIS Mesa: 894. Meridian: 850. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do BASIS Mesa and Meridian rank in Arizona?
BASIS Mesa is unranked and Meridian is 297th of 1,136 among other schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).