Imagine Desert West Middle

Imagine Desert West Middle is a charter school located in the bustling city of Phoenix, Arizona, serving students in grades 6 through 8. With an enrollment of 426 students, the school provides a focused learning environment, though specific details about the student-teacher ratio and number of teachers are not available. The academic performance at Imagine Desert West Middle is currently assessed at the lower end of the state rankings, with a MySchoolScout rating of 2.6 out of 10 and a state ranking of 1970 out of 2029 schools in Arizona, placing it in the 3rd percentile.

Test scores show that 13% of students are proficient in ELA/Reading and 7% in Math, indicating areas for improvement and a strong emphasis on student development. The school is situated in a neighborhood with a median household income of $53,633 and a median home value of $215,700. About 8% of the population in the ZIP code of 85035 hold bachelor's degrees or higher, and the poverty rate is 20.8%.

Imagine Desert West Middle is part of a vibrant and diverse community in the heart of Phoenix, offering students opportunities to engage with a rich urban environment.

Imagine Desert West Middle is a charter school — a publicly funded school that operates with more autonomy than traditional district schools. Charter schools often have distinct educational models or specialties. Parents should understand the school's specific mission, enrollment process, and how its approach differs from nearby district options.