Middle school (grades 6-8) · Surprise, AZ
Imagine Surprise Middle
Federal NCES profile for Imagine Surprise Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
The verdict
Imagine Surprise Middle earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #23 of 28
- public schools in Surprise · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 27.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 248
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Imagine Surprise Middle ranks #23 of 28 public schools in Surprise, AZ.
School address
NCES ID 040044102658 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Imagine Surprise Middle grew from 248 students in 2022-23 to 268 in 2023-24 (+8.1%).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+20 students YoY 040044102658 · Surprise, AZ Middle · SMALL · CHARTER
248 enr · 27.8% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Conner Middle School (248 students)
Imagine Surprise Middle grew from 248 students in 2022-23 to 268 in 2023-24 (+8.1%). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
How Imagine Surprise Middle compares
Imagine Surprise 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 | 27.8% | ▼ 42% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 248 | top 67% | - | - |
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: White at 48.0% of enrollment.
Simpson diversity index - at 65.9, Imagine Surprise Middle is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for Imagine Middle at Surprise Inc. (88372) reports $14,125 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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 Surprise Middle
How many students attend Imagine Surprise Middle?
Imagine Surprise Middle has 248 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Surprise, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 248 (2022-23) → 268 (2023-24), up 20.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Imagine Surprise Middle?
27.8% of students at Imagine Surprise Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Imagine Surprise Middle?
The largest demographic group at Imagine Surprise Middle is White at 48.0% of enrollment, in Surprise, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Imagine Surprise Middle?
Imagine Surprise Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. 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 Surprise Middle rank among public schools in Surprise?
By Resource Investment Index, Imagine Surprise Middle ranks #23 of 28 public schools in Surprise, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Surprise on the city page.
What other schools are in Imagine Middle at Surprise Inc. (88372)?
None; Imagine Middle at Surprise Inc. (88372) is a single-school charter district, and Imagine Surprise Middle is its only campus.