At a glance
Reported students
248
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
20
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arizona middle enrollment
21st percentile
Compared with 211 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
248
Imagine Surprise Middle: 248 reported students.
State peer staffing position
11th percentile
12.4:1 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
- 308
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17.1:1
What the reported data says about Imagine Surprise Middle
Imagine Surprise Middle is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Surprise. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Imagine Middle at Surprise Inc. (88372). NCES reports 248 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 21st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.4:1, below 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 White (48%) and Hispanic or Latino (31%). English learners represent 0.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Imagine Surprise Middle
- 1How do the reported 12.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 20 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 0.5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.5
- 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
- White48%
- Hispanic31%
- Black7.7%
- Asian4.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial8.1%
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 Surprise 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Imagine Prep Surprise High · Charter · Imagine Prep Surprise Inc. (89790) | 09–12 | 251 | under 0.1 mi |
| Calibre Academy Surprise Elementary · Charter · Calibre Academy (79055) | KG–08 | 538 | 0.1 mi |
| Highland Prep High · Charter · Highland Prep (92982) | 09–12 | 505 | 0.4 mi |
| Paradise Honors Middle School Middle · Charter · Paragon Management Inc. (5180) | 06–08 | 696 | 2.4 mi |
| Western Sky Middle School Middle · Litchfield Elementary District (4281) | 05–08 | 952 | 8.9 mi |
| Wigwam Creek Middle School Middle · Litchfield Elementary District (4281) | 05–08 | 782 | 9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Imagine Surprise Middle
What grades does Imagine Surprise Middle serve?
Imagine Surprise Middle reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Imagine Middle at Surprise Inc. (88372).
How many students attend Imagine Surprise Middle?
Imagine Surprise Middle reported 248 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 21st percentile among 211 Arizona middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 308 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Imagine Surprise Middle?
The calculated ratio is 12.4:1, based on 248 students and 20 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 Surprise Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
Imagine Surprise 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 Surprise Middle in?
Imagine Surprise Middle is part of Imagine Middle at Surprise Inc. (88372), based in Phoenix, AZ, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Imagine Surprise Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Imagine Prep Surprise (under 0.1 mi), Calibre Academy Surprise (0.1 mi), Highland Prep (0.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.