Ashton Ranch Middle School vs Imagine Surprise Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ashton Ranch Middle School
Surprise · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
480 students
Imagine Surprise Middle
Surprise · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
248 students
| Measure | Ashton Ranch Middle School Surprise, Arizona | Imagine Surprise Middle Surprise, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #700 of 1,136 | #45 of 203 |
| National rank | #38184 of 50,301 | #6711 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 480 | 248 |
| Enrollment | 480 | 248 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 44% |
| city | Surprise | Surprise |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Imagine Surprise Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.3 vs 30.5).
- •Imagine Surprise Middle does better on math proficiency (44% vs 34%).
- •Imagine Surprise Middle does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 40%).
- •Imagine Surprise Middle does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 16.6).
- •Ashton Ranch Middle School is the larger school with 480 students compared with 248.
- •Ashton Ranch Middle School is a public school while Imagine Surprise Middle is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ashton Ranch Middle School better than Imagine Surprise Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Imagine Surprise Middle ranks higher (54.3 vs 30.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Ashton Ranch Middle School and Imagine Surprise Middle?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Surprise and Surprise in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ashton Ranch Middle School: 480. Imagine Surprise Middle: 248. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ashton Ranch Middle School and Imagine Surprise Middle rank in Arizona?
Ashton Ranch Middle School is 700th of 1,136 and Imagine Surprise Middle is 45th of 203 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).