Imagine Schools At Buckeye in Buckeye, AZ serves 378 students from Kindergarten through 8th grade with a student body that is 74% minority and balanced gender distribution (49% male, 51% female).
Math proficiency is between 15% and 19%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%, while reading proficiency ranges from 30% to 39%, also lower than the state average of 40%.
The school ranks in the bottom 50% overall in Arizona, with a decline in ranking from #353 in 2021 to #1208 in 2023.
Science proficiency is above average, placing in the top 10% statewide with nearly 50% proficiency, which is higher than the state average of 24%.
Enrollment rose from 133 in 2022 to 378 students in 2023, with 41% eligible for free lunch and 14% for reduced price lunch, indicating an increase in socioeconomic need.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 441 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Imagine Schools At Buckeye ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Imagine Schools At Buckeye's student population of 441 students has grown by 1197% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
441 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Imagine Schools At Buckeye 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 Schools At Buckeye is 0.53, 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
#1208 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
17:1
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
64%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
White
24%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)40.1%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
41%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
10%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy Blue and White
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Imagine Schools At Buckeye's ranking?
Imagine Schools At Buckeye is ranked #1208 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Imagine Schools At Buckeye often compared to?
Imagine Schools At Buckeyeis often viewed alongside schools like Chandler Traditional Academy-humphrey, Chandler Traditional Academy - Liberty Campus by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Imagine Schools At Buckeye?
441 students attend Imagine Schools At Buckeye.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Imagine Schools At Buckeye students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 5% 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 Schools At Buckeye?
Imagine Schools At Buckeye has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Imagine Schools At Buckeye offer ?
Imagine Schools At Buckeye offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Imagine Schools At Buckeye part of?
Imagine Schools At Buckeye is part of West Gilbert Charter Elementary School Inc. (79497) School District.
In what neighborhood is Imagine Schools At Buckeye located?
Imagine Schools At Buckeye is located in the Buckeye North neighborhood of Buckeye, AZ. There are 1 other public schools located in Buckeye North.
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