Serving 714 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 17% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 14% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 714 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Imagine Desert West Elementary School's student population of 714 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
714 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Imagine Desert West Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Imagine Desert West Elementary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1621 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
17:1
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
88%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)53.1%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch (22-23)
84%
39%
Showing 2009–2023. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
100%
10%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
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 #1621 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Imagine Desert West Elementary School often compared to?
Imagine Desert West Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Joseph Zito Elementary School, Charles W. Harris School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Imagine Desert West Elementary School?
714 students attend Imagine Desert West Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Imagine Desert West Elementary School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Imagine Desert West Elementary School?
Imagine Desert West Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Imagine Desert West Elementary School offer ?
Imagine Desert West Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
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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