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Imagine Desert West Elementary
Elementary School · Imagine Charter Elementary at Desert West Inc. (88367) · Phoenix, AZ
An Imagine Charter Elementary at Desert West Inc. (88367) charter elementary school where students score 24 points below what's typical for similar communities.
6738 W MCDOWELL RD, Phoenix, AZ 85035
- Math 14% proficient (2022)
- Reading 14% proficient (2022)
Academics
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Students at Imagine Desert West Elementary score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 14% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Imagine Desert West Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Phoenix map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 41Car-Dependent
- Transit 40Some Transit
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,139/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Phoenix), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$57,790
Median home value
$244,300
Median rent
$1,390/mo
College educated
10.1%
Homeownership
46.4%
Poverty rate
21.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85035; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palm LaneEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 643 | Compare → |
| Peralta SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–6 | 0.6 mi | 877 | Compare → |
| Sunridge Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 418 | Compare → |
| Fowler Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 371 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Imagine Charter Elementary at Desert West Inc. (88367)
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $10,349NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Imagine Desert West Elementary is listed in Imagine Charter Elementary at Desert West Inc. (88367); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Imagine Desert West Elementary
Imagine Desert West Elementary is a public elementary school in Phoenix, AZ, part of Imagine Charter Elementary at Desert West Inc. (88367), serving approximately 705 students in grades Kindergarten-5th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,001 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Imagine Desert West Elementary
What grades does Imagine Desert West Elementary serve?
Imagine Desert West Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Imagine Desert West Elementary?
Imagine Desert West Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 705 students.
How does Imagine Desert West Elementary rank in AZ?
Imagine Desert West Elementary ranks #2,001 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Imagine Desert West Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Imagine Desert West Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Imagine Desert West Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Imagine Desert West Elementary has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Imagine Desert West Elementary a charter school?
Yes, Imagine Desert West Elementary is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Imagine Desert West Elementary a Title I school?
No, Imagine Desert West Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 705
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Maricopa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 53.8%
- Phone
- (623) 344-7150
- Area population (ZIP 85035)
- 52,002
- Area average commute
- 26.7 min
- Area median age
- 27.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 85035; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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