Imagine Surprise Middle School

14850 N 156th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85053
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 248 students in grades 6-8, Imagine Surprise 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 21% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 248 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : Bottom 50% in AZ
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Imagine Surprise Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

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School Overview

Imagine Surprise Middle School's student population of 248 students has declined by 35% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
248 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
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School Rankings

Imagine Surprise 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 Surprise Middle School is 0.66, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AZ)
#1104 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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21%
35%
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37%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Imagine Surprise Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
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Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
33%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Imagine Surprise Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
8%
6%
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White
47%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Arizona.
0.66
This chart displays the diversity score of Imagine Surprise Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Imagine Surprise Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Imagine Surprise Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Imagine Surprise Middle School's ranking?
Imagine Surprise Middle School is ranked #1104 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Imagine Surprise Middle School often compared to?
Imagine Surprise Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Paradise Honors Elementary School, Calibre Academy Surprise by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Imagine Surprise Middle School?
248 students attend Imagine Surprise Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Imagine Surprise Middle School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Imagine Surprise Middle School offer ?
Imagine Surprise Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Imagine Surprise Middle School part of?
Imagine Surprise Middle School is part of Imagine Middle At Surprise Inc. (88372) School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 248 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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