Serving 721 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Imagine Desert West Elementary 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 8% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%).
Minority enrollment is 98% 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: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 721 students
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Imagine Desert West Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Imagine Desert West Elementary School's student population of 721 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
721 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Imagine Desert West Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Imagine Desert West Elementary School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1742 out of 1854 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
89%
47%
Black
8%
6%
White
2%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Imagine Desert West Elementary School's ranking?
Imagine Desert West Elementary School is ranked #1742 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 11% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Imagine Desert West Elementary School?
721 students attend Imagine Desert West Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Imagine Desert West Elementary School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Imagine Desert West Elementary School offer ?
Imagine Desert West Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Imagine Desert West Elementary School part of?
Imagine Desert West Elementary School is part of Imagine Charter Elementary At Desert West Inc. (88367) School District.
In what neighborhood is Imagine Desert West Elementary School located?
Imagine Desert West Elementary School is located in the Maryvale Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 65 other public schools located in Maryvale Village.
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