Imagine Desert West Middle Inc. (89563) School District

18052 N Black Canyon Hwy
Phoenix, AZ 85053-1715
2/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 437 students in Imagine Desert West Middle Inc. (89563) School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public School in Imagine Desert West Middle Inc. (89563) School District have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
1 School
2,487 Schools
# Students
437 Students
1,111,369 Students
# Teachers
21 Teachers
62,202 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Imagine Desert West Middle Inc. (89563) School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 602 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (AZ)
#547 out of 618 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
10%
34%
13%
40%
6-9%
24%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.24
0.66
% American Indian
n/a
5%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
87%
49%
% Black
7%
6%
% White
2%
33%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,577 is higher than the state median of $11,551. The school district revenue/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,760 is less than the state median of $11,452. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (AZ)
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,577
$11,551
Spending / Student
$10,760
$11,452

Best Imagine Desert West Middle Inc. (89563) School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Imagine Desert West Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6738 W Mcdowell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85035
(623) 469-2024
Gr: 6-8 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Imagine Desert West Middle Inc. (89563) School District?
Imagine Desert West Middle Inc. (89563) School District manages 1 public schools serving 437 students.
What is the rank of Imagine Desert West Middle Inc. (89563) School District?
Imagine Desert West Middle Inc. (89563) School District is ranked #561 out of 602 school districts in Arizona (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Imagine Desert West Middle Inc. (89563) School District?
87% of Imagine Desert West Middle Inc. (89563) School District students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, 2% 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 Desert West Middle Inc. (89563) School District?
Imagine Desert West Middle Inc. (89563) School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What is Imagine Desert West Middle Inc. (89563) School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,760 is less than the state median of $11,452. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: 06-08
  • Enrollment: 437 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50% in AZ
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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