Middle school (grades 6-8) · Mesa, AZ
Imagine East Mesa Middle
Federal NCES profile for Imagine East Mesa Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
The verdict
Imagine East Mesa Middle earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #10 of 11
- middle schools in Mesa · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 41.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 140
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Imagine East Mesa Middle ranks #10 of 11 middle schools in Mesa, AZ.
School address
NCES ID 040044202683 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Imagine East Mesa Middle grew from 120 students in 2022-23 to 140 in 2023-24 (+16.7%).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+20 students YoY 040044202683 · Mesa, AZ Middle · SMALL · CHARTER
140 enr · 41.7% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: John P Powell Middle School (140 students)
Imagine East Mesa Middle grew from 120 students in 2022-23 to 140 in 2023-24 (+16.7%). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
How Imagine East Mesa Middle compares
Imagine East Mesa Middle is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.7% | ▼ 14% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 140 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
Equity indicators methodology
Student demographics
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.4% of enrollment.
Simpson diversity index - at 61.1, Imagine East Mesa Middle is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for Imagine Middle at East Mesa Inc. (88369) reports $9,767 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
Similar middle schools in Mesa
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Frequently asked questions about Imagine East Mesa Middle
How many students attend Imagine East Mesa Middle?
Imagine East Mesa Middle has 140 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Mesa, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 120 (2022-23) → 140 (2023-24), up 20.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Imagine East Mesa Middle?
41.7% of students at Imagine East Mesa Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Imagine East Mesa Middle?
The largest demographic group at Imagine East Mesa Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 46.4% of enrollment, in Mesa, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Imagine East Mesa Middle?
Imagine East Mesa Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Imagine East Mesa Middle rank among middle schools in Mesa?
By Resource Investment Index, Imagine East Mesa Middle ranks #10 of 11 middle schools in Mesa, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Mesa on the city page.
What other schools are in Imagine Middle at East Mesa Inc. (88369)?
None; Imagine Middle at East Mesa Inc. (88369) is a single-school charter district, and Imagine East Mesa Middle is its only campus.