Imagine East Mesa Middle vs Patterson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Imagine East Mesa Middle
Mesa · Charter middle · Grades 7–8
140 students
Patterson Elementary
Mesa · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
733 students
| Measure | Imagine East Mesa Middle Mesa, Arizona | Patterson Elementary Mesa, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #64 of 203 | #312 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #8384 of 15,369 | #17151 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 140 | 733 |
| Enrollment | 140 | 733 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 58% |
| city | Mesa | Mesa |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Patterson Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.5 vs 46.6).
- •Patterson Elementary does better on math proficiency (58% vs 42%).
- •Patterson Elementary does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 42%).
- •Imagine East Mesa Middle does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 16.7).
- •Patterson Elementary is the larger school with 733 students compared with 140.
- •Imagine East Mesa Middle is a charter school while Patterson Elementary is a public 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 Imagine East Mesa Middle better than Patterson Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Patterson Elementary ranks higher (61.5 vs 46.6 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 East Mesa Middle and Patterson Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Mesa and Mesa in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Imagine East Mesa Middle: 140. Patterson Elementary: 733. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Imagine East Mesa Middle and Patterson Elementary rank in Arizona?
Imagine East Mesa Middle is 64th of 203 and Patterson Elementary is 312th of 1,136 among middle schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).