Enrollment
248
Middle
STATE 494
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·IMAGINE MIDDLE AT SURPRISE INC. (88372)·NCES 040044102658
Imagine Surprise Middle
14850 N 156TH AVE, SURPRISE, AZ 85379 · (623) 344-1770 · Maricopa County
GRADES 06–08MIDDLE21-SUBURBCHARTERREGULAR SCHOOL248 STUDENTS
C+
allk12 Grade
Scored higher than 41% of Arizona public middle schools
- B-Test scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- ·Beats expectations Not available for this school, so the grade uses the other parts.
- C-Three-year trend Change in reading and math proficiency over the last three test years.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded Arizona public middle schools
Student : Teacher
12.4:1
20 FTE teachers
STATE 17.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
STATE 95%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 78 | 31% |
| Grade 7 | 79 | 32% |
| Grade 8 | 91 | 37% |
Student demographics
66%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
STATE 65% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Test scores
AASA 2024-25 . % PassingMath
23.0%
AZ avg 37.8% . -16.0pp since 2017
What this means: On the AASA, Arizona's statewide test, about 23 of every 100 students at this school do math at grade level. The Arizona average is about 38 of 100. Math scores are down about 16 points since 2017.
AASA results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | N/A | 23.0% |
| 2023-24 | 30.0% | 22.0% |
| 2022-23 | 34.0% | 24.0% |
| 2021-22 | 38.0% | 22.0% |
| 2020-21 | 37.0% | 27.0% |
| 2018-19 | 46.0% | 44.0% |
| 2017-18 | 46.0% | 39.0% |
% Passing, all students and all tested grades.
Source: AASA. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Where Imagine Surprise Middle ranks
Among middle schools| Measure | This school | In Arizona | In Maricopa County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 23.0% | #76 of 190 ▲ 10 | #46 of 87 ▲ 5 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 30.0% | #103 of 190 ▼ 28 | #57 of 87 ▼ 11 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest drop first | -6.0pp | #23 of 160 | #9 of 78 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 248 | #171 of 214 | #84 of 96 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 12.4:1 | #12 of 179 | #4 of 85 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 65.9% | #22 of 182 | #10 of 86 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -33.3% | #30 of 139 | #16 of 69 |
Ranked against other public middle schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
248
-112 (-31%) vs 2020
+39% since 2010-11, when it was 178
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 248 | 20 | 12.4:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 268 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 248 | N/A | N/A | 40% (98) |
| 2020-21 | 360 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 372 | N/A | N/A | 32% (118) |
| 2015-16 | 364 | N/A | N/A | 25% (91) |
| 2010-11 | 178 | N/A | N/A | 27% (48) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Imagine Surprise Middle.
About Imagine Surprise Middle
Imagine Surprise Middle is a small middle school in SURPRISE, Arizona, under Imagine Middle at Surprise Inc. (88372). Its grade span covers grades 6 through 8, with 248 students on the rolls. That compares with an average of about 494 students for middle schools in Arizona.
Imagine Surprise Middle is administered by Imagine Middle at Surprise Inc. (88372).
The largest group at Imagine Surprise Middle is White students, at 48%. The remaining students are 31% Hispanic, 8% multiracial, 8% Black, and 5% Asian. Census figures show Maricopa County is about 59% White. Measured by the diversity index, the student body scores 66%.
There are 20 full-time-equivalent teachers at Imagine Surprise Middle, giving a ratio of 12.4:1. Middle schools in Arizona have an average ratio of 17.8:1.
Imagine Surprise Middle holds a C+ allk12 Grade, placing it above 41% of Arizona public middle schools.
Looking at the county, Maricopa County, the median household earns about $89,300 a year, 37% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 8% of people live in poverty. Maricopa County has 1,352 public schools with about 725,139 students, including Imagine Surprise Middle.
Imagine Prep Surprise, less than a tenth of a mile away, is the closest public school. Other public schools within five miles number at least 8.
By NCES locale, the school is Suburb: Large, or in a suburban area outside a principal city, within an urbanized area with a population of 250,000 or more. Imagine Surprise Middle holds a charter, making it a public charter school.
In 2024-25, the school enrolled 248, down from 360 in 2020-21.
The Imagine Surprise Middle discussion page is a place for special education services, counseling, and support programs. Teachers and staff are welcome to share updates too.
Maricopa County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
4,559,748
Census ACS
Median income
$89,300
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
37%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
1,352
725,139 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in SURPRISE
- Valley Vista High SchoolHigh · 2,334 students
- American Leadership Academy West Foothills K-12Combined · 2,276 students
- Shadow Ridge High SchoolHigh · 2,212 students
- Willow Canyon High SchoolHigh · 1,901 students
- Legacy Traditional School - SurpriseElementary · 1,797 students
- Paradise Honors Elementary SchoolElementary · 1,264 students
Nearby schools
- Imagine Prep Surprise0.0 mi · 251
- Calibre Academy Surprise0.1 mi · 538
- Highland Prep0.4 mi · 505
- Countryside Elementary School0.5 mi · 590
- Valley Vista High School0.7 mi · 2,334
- Paradise Honors Elementary School0.8 mi · 1,264
Frequently asked questions
About Imagine Surprise MiddleWhat is the total enrollment at Imagine Surprise Middle?
Imagine Surprise Middle enrolls approximately 248 students in grades 06-08.
What age range does Imagine Surprise Middle serve?
Imagine Surprise Middle serves students from grade 06 through grade 08.
How many students per teacher at Imagine Surprise Middle?
Approximately 12.4:1 students per teacher at Imagine Surprise Middle.
How diverse is Imagine Surprise Middle?
Imagine Surprise Middle reports a student body of 48% White, 31% Hispanic, 8% Black, 5% Asian, 8% Two or more.
Is Imagine Surprise Middle public or private?
Imagine Surprise Middle is a public K-12 school operated as a charter, overseen by Imagine Middle at Surprise Inc. (88372).
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.