Serving 444 students in grades 6-8, Imagine Desert West Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 7% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 13% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 444 students
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Imagine Desert West Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Imagine Desert West Middle School's student population of 444 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
444 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Imagine Desert West Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Imagine Desert West Middle School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1895 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
88%
47%
Black
9%
6%
White
2%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Imagine Desert West Middle School's ranking?
Imagine Desert West Middle School is ranked #1895 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 13% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Imagine Desert West Middle School?
444 students attend Imagine Desert West Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Imagine Desert West Middle School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Imagine Desert West Middle School offer ?
Imagine Desert West Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Imagine Desert West Middle School part of?
Imagine Desert West Middle School is part of Imagine Desert West Middle Inc. (89563) School District.
In what neighborhood is Imagine Desert West Middle School located?
Imagine Desert West Middle School is located in the Maryvale Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 65 other public schools located in Maryvale Village.
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