Serving 268 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 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 268 students
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 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:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Imagine Surprise Middle School's student population of 268 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
School Type
School Mascot
Storm
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
268 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Year Founded
2008
School Calendar
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 0.67, which is more 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
#1104 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
32%
48%
Black
9%
6%
White
47%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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?
268 students attend Imagine Surprise Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Imagine Surprise Middle School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Imagine Surprise Middle School offer ?
Imagine Surprise Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
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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