Imagine East Mesa Middle vs Smith Junior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Arizona, United States, 4.3 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
Smith Junior High School
Mesa · Public middle · Grades 7–8
707 students
| Measure | Imagine East Mesa Middle Mesa, Arizona | Smith Junior High School Mesa, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #64 of 203 | #115 of 203 |
| National rank | #8384 of 15,369 | #12825 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 140 | 707 |
| Enrollment | 140 | 707 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 26% |
| city | Mesa | Mesa |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Imagine East Mesa Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.6 vs 25.2).
- •Imagine East Mesa Middle does better on math proficiency (42% vs 26%).
- •Imagine East Mesa Middle does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 36%).
- •Imagine East Mesa Middle does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 16.8).
- •Smith Junior High School is the larger school with 707 students compared with 140.
- •Imagine East Mesa Middle is a charter school while Smith Junior High School 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 Smith Junior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Imagine East Mesa Middle ranks higher (46.6 vs 25.2 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 Smith Junior High School?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Mesa and Mesa in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Imagine East Mesa Middle: 140. Smith Junior High School: 707. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Imagine East Mesa Middle and Smith Junior High School rank in Arizona?
Imagine East Mesa Middle is 64th of 203 and Smith Junior High School is 115th of 203 among middle schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).