BASIS Phoenix Primary vs Shea Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
BASIS Phoenix Primary
Phoenix · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
792 students
Shea Middle School
Phoenix · Public middle · Grades 5–8
476 students
| Measure | BASIS Phoenix Primary Phoenix, Arizona | Shea Middle School Phoenix, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #9 of 1,136 | #94 of 203 |
| National rank | #1164 of 50,301 | #11778 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 792 | 476 |
| Enrollment | 792 | 476 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 86% | 26% |
| city | Phoenix | Phoenix |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •BASIS Phoenix Primary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.4 vs 30.8).
- •BASIS Phoenix Primary does better on math proficiency (86% vs 26%).
- •BASIS Phoenix Primary does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 39%).
- •BASIS Phoenix Primary does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 14.9).
- •BASIS Phoenix Primary is the larger school with 792 students compared with 476.
- •BASIS Phoenix Primary is a charter school while Shea Middle School 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 Phoenix Primary better than Shea Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), BASIS Phoenix Primary ranks higher (88.4 vs 30.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are BASIS Phoenix Primary and Shea Middle School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Phoenix and Phoenix in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
BASIS Phoenix Primary: 792. Shea Middle School: 476. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do BASIS Phoenix Primary and Shea Middle School rank in Arizona?
BASIS Phoenix Primary is 9th of 1,136 and Shea Middle School is 94th of 203 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).