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American Leadership Academy Mesa K-6 vs. Basis Mesa

Should you attend American Leadership Academy Mesa K-6 or Basis Mesa? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
American Leadership Academy Mesa K-6
4507 S Mountain Rd
Chandler, AZ 85286
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Basis Mesa
5010 S Eastmark Pkwy
Mesa, AZ 85212
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings

American Leadership Academy Mesa K-6 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)

Basis Mesa ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 448 students in grades Kindergarten-6, American Leadership Academy Mesa K-6 ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 867 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Basis Mesa ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-6
K-12
Total Students
448 students
867 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at American Leadership Academy Mesa K-6 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Basis Mesa over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at American Leadership Academy Mesa K-6.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Basis Mesa.

Test Scores

#122 out of 1921 schools in AZ
(Top 10%)
#69 out of 1921 schools in AZ
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of American Leadership Academy Mesa K-6, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Basis Mesa, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
62%
(Top 10% in AZ)
67%
(Top 10% in AZ)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at American Leadership Academy Mesa K-6 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the American Leadership Academy Inc. (4348) School District and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Basis Mesa who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the BASIS Charter Schools Inc. (91949) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
70%
(Top 10% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
76%
(Top 5% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at American Leadership Academy Mesa K-6 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the American Leadership Academy Inc. (4348) School District and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Basis Mesa who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the BASIS Charter Schools Inc. (91949) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
50-59%
(Top 5% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
60-64%
(Top 5% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
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≥90%
(Top 30% in AZ)
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This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Basis Mesa with the average graduation rate observed in the BASIS Charter Schools Inc. (91949) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of American Leadership Academy Mesa K-6 by grade.
This chart displays the students of Basis Mesa by grade.
Kindergarten Students
84
64
Grade 1 Students
87
97
Grade 2 Students
64
67
Grade 3 Students
57
98
Grade 4 Students
47
91
Grade 5 Students
51
98
Grade 6 Students
58
92
Grade 7 Students
-
66
Grade 8 Students
-
55
Grade 9 Students
-
35
Grade 10 Students
-
35
Grade 11 Students
-
32
Grade 12 Students
-
37

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at American Leadership Academy Mesa K-6, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the American Leadership Academy Inc. (4348) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Basis Mesa, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the BASIS Charter Schools Inc. (91949) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
2%
35%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at American Leadership Academy Mesa K-6, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the American Leadership Academy Inc. (4348) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Basis Mesa, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the BASIS Charter Schools Inc. (91949) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
24%
18%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at American Leadership Academy Mesa K-6, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the American Leadership Academy Inc. (4348) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Basis Mesa, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the BASIS Charter Schools Inc. (91949) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
2%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at American Leadership Academy Mesa K-6, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the American Leadership Academy Inc. (4348) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Basis Mesa, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the BASIS Charter Schools Inc. (91949) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
63%
33%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at American Leadership Academy Mesa K-6, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the American Leadership Academy Inc. (4348) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Basis Mesa, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the BASIS Charter Schools Inc. (91949) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at American Leadership Academy Mesa K-6, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the American Leadership Academy Inc. (4348) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Basis Mesa, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the BASIS Charter Schools Inc. (91949) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.54
0.73
This chart showcases the diversity score of American Leadership Academy Mesa K-6, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the American Leadership Academy Inc. (4348) School District and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Basis Mesa, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the BASIS Charter Schools Inc. (91949) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
13%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at American Leadership Academy Mesa K-6, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the American Leadership Academy Inc. (4348) School District and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
12%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at American Leadership Academy Mesa K-6, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the American Leadership Academy Inc. (4348) School District and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
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