BASIS Scottsdale vs Mountainside Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 790 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
BASIS Scottsdale
Scottsdale · Charter other · Grades 4–12
1,023 students
Mountainside Middle School
Scottsdale · Public middle · Grades 6–8
518 students
| Measure | BASIS Scottsdale Scottsdale, Arizona | Mountainside Middle School Scottsdale, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | – | #7 of 203 |
| National rank | – | #2818 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 4–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,023 | 518 |
| Enrollment | 1,023 | 518 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 91% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 93% | 63% |
| city | Scottsdale | Scottsdale |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •BASIS Scottsdale does better on math proficiency (93% vs 63%).
- •BASIS Scottsdale does better on reading proficiency (91% vs 67%).
- •Mountainside Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 17.1).
- •BASIS Scottsdale is the larger school with 1,023 students compared with 518.
- •BASIS Scottsdale is a charter school while Mountainside 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 Scottsdale better than Mountainside Middle School?
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 Scottsdale and Mountainside Middle School?
About 790 m in a straight line, between Scottsdale and Scottsdale in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
BASIS Scottsdale: 1,023. Mountainside Middle School: 518. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do BASIS Scottsdale and Mountainside Middle School rank in Arizona?
BASIS Scottsdale is unranked and Mountainside Middle School is 7th of 203 among other schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).