Imagine Prep at Surprise is a public charter school in Surprise, Arizona, and is a member of the Cambridge international program offering the Cambridge Advanced International Certificate of Education and Grand Canyon Diploma along with college level courses. The school opened on September 2, 2008.
Serving 248 students in grades 6-8, Imagine Surprise Middle 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 24% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 248 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Imagine Surprise Middle School's student population of 248 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
248 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Year Founded
2008
School Calendar
School Rankings
Imagine Surprise Middle 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 Surprise Middle School is 0.66, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#979 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
31%
49%
Black
8%
6%
White
48%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)41.1%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Storm
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Imagine Surprise Middle School's ranking?
Imagine Surprise Middle School is ranked #979 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Imagine Surprise Middle School often compared to?
Imagine Surprise Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Paradise Honors Elementary School, Calibre Academy Surprise by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Imagine Surprise Middle School?
248 students attend Imagine Surprise Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Imagine Surprise Middle School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Imagine Surprise Middle School?
Imagine Surprise Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Imagine Surprise Middle School offer ?
Imagine Surprise Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Imagine Surprise Middle School part of?
Imagine Surprise Middle School is part of Imagine Middle At Surprise Inc. (88372) School District.
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