ASU Preparatory Academy - Phoenix Middle School vs Imagine Desert West Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Arizona, United States, 13 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
ASU Preparatory Academy - Phoenix Middle School
Phoenix · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
450 students
Imagine Desert West Middle
Phoenix · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
437 students
| Measure | ASU Preparatory Academy - Phoenix Middle School Phoenix, Arizona | Imagine Desert West Middle Phoenix, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #54 of 203 | #176 of 203 |
| National rank | #7402 of 15,369 | #14892 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 450 | 437 |
| Enrollment | 450 | 437 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 20.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 22% |
| city | Phoenix | Phoenix |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •ASU Preparatory Academy - Phoenix Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.1 vs 12.1).
- •ASU Preparatory Academy - Phoenix Middle School does better on math proficiency (44% vs 22%).
- •ASU Preparatory Academy - Phoenix Middle School does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 25%).
- •ASU Preparatory Academy - Phoenix Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 20.8).
- •ASU Preparatory Academy - Phoenix Middle School is the larger school with 450 students compared with 437.
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 ASU Preparatory Academy - Phoenix Middle School better than Imagine Desert West Middle?
On the Success Index (US), ASU Preparatory Academy - Phoenix Middle School ranks higher (51.1 vs 12.1 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 ASU Preparatory Academy - Phoenix Middle School and Imagine Desert West Middle?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Phoenix and Phoenix in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
ASU Preparatory Academy - Phoenix Middle School: 450. Imagine Desert West Middle: 437. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do ASU Preparatory Academy - Phoenix Middle School and Imagine Desert West Middle rank in Arizona?
ASU Preparatory Academy - Phoenix Middle School is 54th of 203 and Imagine Desert West Middle is 176th of 203 among middle schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).