Imagine Cortez Park Middle vs Imagine Surprise Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Arizona, United States, 25 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Imagine Cortez Park Middle
Phoenix · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
252 students
Imagine Surprise Middle
Surprise · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
248 students
| Measure | Imagine Cortez Park Middle Phoenix, Arizona | Imagine Surprise Middle Surprise, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #128 of 203 | #45 of 203 |
| National rank | #13443 of 15,369 | #6711 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 252 | 248 |
| Enrollment | 252 | 248 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 21.0 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 44% |
| city | Phoenix | Surprise |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Imagine Surprise Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.3 vs 21.9).
- •Imagine Surprise Middle does better on math proficiency (44% vs 35%).
- •Imagine Surprise Middle does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 26%).
- •Imagine Surprise Middle does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 21.0).
- •Imagine Cortez Park Middle is the larger school with 252 students compared with 248.
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 Imagine Cortez Park Middle better than Imagine Surprise Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Imagine Surprise Middle ranks higher (54.3 vs 21.9 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 Imagine Cortez Park Middle and Imagine Surprise Middle?
About 25 km in a straight line, between Phoenix and Surprise in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Imagine Cortez Park Middle: 252. Imagine Surprise Middle: 248. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Imagine Cortez Park Middle and Imagine Surprise Middle rank in Arizona?
Imagine Cortez Park Middle is 128th of 203 and Imagine Surprise Middle is 45th of 203 among middle schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).