Serving 140 students in grades 7-8, Imagine East Mesa Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 140 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Imagine East Mesa Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Imagine East Mesa Middle School's student population of 140 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
140 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Imagine East Mesa Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Imagine East Mesa Middle School is 0.62, 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
#607 out of 1921 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
46%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
White
41%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30%
41.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
41%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
10%
Showing 2014–2025. 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 East Mesa Middle School's ranking?
Imagine East Mesa Middle School is ranked #607 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Imagine East Mesa Middle School?
140 students attend Imagine East Mesa Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Imagine East Mesa Middle School 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 East Mesa Middle School?
Imagine East Mesa Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Imagine East Mesa Middle School offer ?
Imagine East Mesa Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Imagine East Mesa Middle School part of?
Imagine East Mesa Middle School is part of Imagine Middle At East Mesa Inc. (88369) School District.
In what neighborhood is Imagine East Mesa Middle School located?
Imagine East Mesa Middle School is located in the South Mountain Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 45 other public schools located in South Mountain Village.
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