Serving 33 students in grades 6-8, Imagine Buckeye Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%).
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 33 students
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Imagine Buckeye Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Imagine Buckeye Middle School's student population of 33 students has declined by 47% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
33 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Imagine Buckeye Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Imagine Buckeye Middle School is 0.65, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#353 out of 1854 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
46%
47%
Black
24%
6%
White
30%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
27%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Imagine Buckeye Middle School's ranking?
Imagine Buckeye Middle School is ranked #353 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Imagine Buckeye Middle School?
33 students attend Imagine Buckeye Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Imagine Buckeye Middle School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, and 24% of students are Black.
What grades does Imagine Buckeye Middle School offer ?
Imagine Buckeye Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Imagine Buckeye Middle School part of?
Imagine Buckeye Middle School is part of West Gilbert Charter Middle School Inc. (79990) School District.
In what neighborhood is Imagine Buckeye Middle School located?
Imagine Buckeye Middle School is located in the Buckeye North neighborhood of Buckeye, AZ. There are 1 other public schools located in Buckeye North.
School Reviews
2 9/13/2013
Three of my children went to Imagine last year. Two did well academically. This year I had two children there since one moved up from 8th grade. My 3rd grader was doing amazing. Mrs. Neal was his teacher. He loved going to school each day. Wonderful teacher! My 5th grader has been struggling and school only started a little over a month ago. Mr. Ampha was his teacher until last week. My Son struggles with ADHD and takes meds at home and at school, when they remember to give them to him. My son was getting write ups regularly, when I asked the teacher if we could try a daily point sheet with a reward system, letting him know I would supply everything he said NO, that it sounds great if I wanted to do that at home. When there is an obvious problem solutions should be brainstormed, he was against any ideas. Mr. Rawley is the Principle whom never should have been promoted to this position. Mr. Ampha refused to let my child use the restroom last week in class and finally after my child offered to give up his lunch recess if he could just use the restroom, Mr. Ampha let him go. Unfortunately it was too late. My child had an accident in the restroom. He tried to cover it up and splash water on the front of his pants to make it look like the sink had sprayed him. He was very embarrassed as any 10 year old boy would be. Mr. Rawley came into the restroom and was badgering my son to tell him the truth about what happened in the restroom, my son was embarrassed and said the sink got him wet. My son asked Mr. Rawley if he could go to the nurse for a dry pair of shorts and a belt, Mr. Rawley said No, you can go to my office. Once my son was placed up at the front desk, there was other staff around and Mr. Rawley continued to say allowed to my son, "You had an accident didn't you, you need to tell the truth". The tone I got on the phone from Mr. Rawley I'm sure is the same tone my 10 year old got. Mr. Rawley was upset that my son would not admit that he wet his clothes, but how could he, he was very embarrassed and Mr. Rawley was not empathic to him at all. He was humiliating my son in front of others. I did inform Mr. Rawley that this was not about a child telling the truth or not. My son should have been walked to the nurses office, given a clean pair of underwear and shorts and told it was okay, not be embarrassed, and led back to the restroom to clean up the water mess around the sink, NOT HERRASSED because he was scared to tell Mr. Rawley that YES he had an accident. I pulled both my boys out of Imagine the next day. They have started their first day at Gilbert Elem. and the teacher my 5th grader has is very knowledgeable about ADHD and has a background in Special Education. Also, I spoke with the nurse at Gilbert Elem. whom said my son will never miss a day of his meds as that is WRONG for Imagine to forget at times, and if my son ever does have an accident in the future she LOVINGLY showed him a closet in the nurses offices with emergency clothes and a private room to change. The nurse assured my son that he would never have to be embarrassed or let others know of an accident, that it's private. Wow, what a great feeling at Gilbert Elem. we had this morning.
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