Fowler Elementary School vs Imagine Desert West Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fowler Elementary School
Phoenix · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
370 students
Imagine Desert West Middle
Phoenix · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
437 students
| Measure | Fowler Elementary School Phoenix, Arizona | Imagine Desert West Middle Phoenix, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #887 of 1,136 | #176 of 203 |
| National rank | #44338 of 50,301 | #14892 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 370 | 437 |
| Enrollment | 370 | 437 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 20.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 22% |
| city | Phoenix | Phoenix |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fowler Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.8 vs 12.1).
- •Fowler Elementary School does better on math proficiency (28% vs 22%).
- •Fowler Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (31% vs 25%).
- •Fowler Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 20.8).
- •Imagine Desert West Middle is the larger school with 437 students compared with 370.
- •Fowler Elementary School is a public school while Imagine Desert West 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 Fowler Elementary School better than Imagine Desert West Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Fowler Elementary School ranks higher (20.8 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 Fowler Elementary School and Imagine Desert West Middle?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Phoenix and Phoenix in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fowler Elementary School: 370. Imagine Desert West Middle: 437. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fowler Elementary School and Imagine Desert West Middle rank in Arizona?
Fowler Elementary School is 887th of 1,136 and Imagine Desert West Middle is 176th of 203 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).