At a glance
Reported students
164
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
3
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
54.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arizona middle enrollment
14th percentile
Compared with 211 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
164
Imagine Avondale Middle: 164 reported students.
State peer staffing position
99th percentile
54.7:1 reported; state peer median 18.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 251
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Student–teacher ratio
- 35.9:1
What the reported data says about Imagine Avondale Middle
Imagine Avondale Middle is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Avondale. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Imagine Avondale Middle Inc. (90162). NCES reports 164 students for 2024–25.
Among 211 middle schools in Arizona with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 498 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 14th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 54.7:1, above the Arizona median of 18.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (76.8%) and Black (12.2%). English learners represent 17.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Imagine Avondale Middle
- 1How do the reported 54.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 3 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 17.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 8.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White6.1%
- Hispanic76.8%
- Black12.2%
- Asian0.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Public schools near Imagine Avondale Middle
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avondale Middle School Middle · Avondale Elementary District (4272) | 05–08 | 351 | 0.8 mi |
| Western Sky Middle School Middle · Litchfield Elementary District (4281) | 05–08 | 952 | 3.9 mi |
| Wigwam Creek Middle School Middle · Litchfield Elementary District (4281) | 05–08 | 782 | 4 mi |
| Raul H. Castro Middle School: Academy of Fine Arts Middle · Cartwright Elementary District (4282) | 06–08 | 545 | 6.7 mi |
| Santa Maria Middle School Middle · Fowler Elementary District (4273) | 06–08 | 591 | 7.2 mi |
| Estrella Middle School College and Career Prep Middle · Cartwright Elementary District (4282) | 06–08 | 650 | 7.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Imagine Avondale Middle
What grades does Imagine Avondale Middle serve?
Imagine Avondale Middle reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Imagine Avondale Middle Inc. (90162).
How many students attend Imagine Avondale Middle?
Imagine Avondale Middle reported 164 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 14th percentile among 211 Arizona middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 251 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Imagine Avondale Middle?
The calculated ratio is 54.7:1, based on 164 students and 3 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Arizona median for the same school level is 18.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Imagine Avondale Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
Imagine Avondale Middle is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
Which school district is Imagine Avondale Middle in?
Imagine Avondale Middle is part of Imagine Avondale Middle Inc. (90162), based in Avondale, AZ, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Imagine Avondale Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Avondale Middle School (0.8 mi), Western Sky Middle School (3.9 mi), Wigwam Creek Middle School (4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.