Imagine Middle At East Mesa Inc. (88369) School District

18052 N Black Canyon Hwy
Phoenix, AZ 85053-1715
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Imagine Middle At East Mesa Inc. (88369) School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 140 students in Imagine Middle At East Mesa Inc. (88369) School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public School in Imagine Middle At East Mesa Inc. (88369) School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
1 School
2,474 Schools
# Students
140 Students
1,110,153 Students
# Teachers
11 Teachers
62,102 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Imagine Middle At East Mesa Inc. (88369) School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 599 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (AZ)
#170 out of 618 school districts
(Top 30%)
27%
34%
55-59%
40%
25-29%
24%
(2022-23)
35%
41.2%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.62
0.66
% American Indian
n/a
5%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
46%
49%
% Black
8%
6%
% White
41%
33%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $9,450 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,564. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,929 is less than the state median of $11,464. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
This School District
This State (AZ)
Total Revenue
$1 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$1 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$9,450
$11,564
Spending / Student
$9,929
$11,464

Best Imagine Middle At East Mesa Inc. (88369) School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Imagine East Mesa Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
9701 E Southern Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(480) 355-6830
Gr: 7-8 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 59%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Imagine Middle At East Mesa Inc. (88369) School District?
Imagine Middle At East Mesa Inc. (88369) School District manages 1 public schools serving 140 students.
What is the rank of Imagine Middle At East Mesa Inc. (88369) School District?
Imagine Middle At East Mesa Inc. (88369) School District is ranked #188 out of 599 school districts in Arizona (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arizona school districts for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Imagine Middle At East Mesa Inc. (88369) School District?
46% of Imagine Middle At East Mesa Inc. (88369) School District students are Hispanic, 41% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Imagine Middle At East Mesa Inc. (88369) School District?
Imagine Middle At East Mesa Inc. (88369) School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What is Imagine Middle At East Mesa Inc. (88369) School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,929 is less than the state median of $11,464. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: 07-08
  • Enrollment: 140 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • : Top 30% in AZ
  • : 27% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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