Imagine Superstition Middle

Summary:

Imagine Superstition Middle is a public charter middle school serving 153 students in grades 6-8 in Apache Junction, Arizona. The school's student body is racially diverse, with a higher percentage of Hispanic and African American students compared to nearby schools. However, Imagine Superstition Middle faces several challenges, including lower academic performance, higher dropout rates, and a declining statewide ranking.

Academically, Imagine Superstition Middle's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics are below the state and district averages. The school's statewide ranking has also declined over the years, from 258 out of 605 Arizona middle schools in 2018-2019 to 456 out of 854 in 2022-2023. This suggests a relative decline in performance compared to other schools, such as Shepherd Junior High, ASU Preparatory Academy-Polytechnic Middle School, and Franklin Junior High, which have higher academic achievement and better statewide rankings.

Additionally, Imagine Superstition Middle has seen a significant increase in its dropout rate, from 0.0% in 2018-2019 to 3.9% in 2021-2022, which is higher than the nearby schools. The school also serves a population with lower socioeconomic status, as indicated by the high percentage (65.36%) of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. This suggests that the school's challenges may be influenced by the socioeconomic factors affecting its student population, and the administration may need to focus on targeted interventions and support to address the specific needs of underperforming student subgroups.


Detail:

Public, Charter 6-8

 1843 W 16th Ave
       Apache Junction, AZ  85120-6967


(480) 355-0530

District: Imagine Superstition Middle Inc.


Student/teacher ratio:  n/a Help
Number of students:  148

Racial breakdown:

White:
49.3%
Hispanic:
41.2%
Two or more races:
4.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  65.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Imagine Superstition Middle is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.33. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (49.3%), Hispanic (41.2%), two or more races (4.7%). (See more...)
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Imagine Superstition Middle was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.



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Rank History for Imagine Superstition Middle

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Rank History for all students at Imagine Superstition Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 41.46 414th 692 40.2%
2011 34.10 465th 685 32.1%
2012 57.46 309th 772 60.0%
2013 62.31 278th 787 64.7%
2014 50.66 326th 690 52.8%
2015 51.98 212th 521 59.3%
2016 55.88 243rd 677 64.1%
2017 42.75 331st 695 52.4%
2018 49.66 302nd 711 57.5%
2019 50.99 258th 605 57.4%
2021 41.00 411th 832 50.6%
2023 38.33 456th 854 46.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Imagine Superstition Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 68.69 127th 650 80.5%
2022 42.71 150th 211 28.9%
2023 16.69 354th 384 7.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Imagine Superstition Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 41.06 566th 606 6.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Imagine Superstition Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 37.74 474th 789 39.9%
2023 59.00 99th 363 72.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Imagine Superstition Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.09 148th 503 70.6%
2023 49.02 291st 717 59.4%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Imagine Superstition Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 77.65 10th 257 96.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Imagine Superstition Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.55 294th 624 52.9%
2019 46.33 230th 466 50.6%
2021 46.27 359th 820 56.2%
2023 43.90 375th 806 53.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Imagine Superstition Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.36 270th 617 56.2%
2019 54.64 176th 435 59.5%
2021 37.23 452nd 818 44.7%
2023 32.12 514th 810 36.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Imagine Superstition Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 75.33 53rd 573 90.8%
2023 71.20 66th 400 83.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Imagine Superstition Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.38 129th 543 76.2%
2021 38.55 441st 802 45.0%
2023 40.75 401st 760 47.2%
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Rank History for White students at Imagine Superstition Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.62 346th 436 20.6%
2019 27.98 247th 337 26.7%
2021 32.05 560th 780 28.2%
2023 20.50 573rd 675 15.1%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Arizona Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Imagine Superstition Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2010 34 2 1 12 0 n/a n/a 0 49
2011 49 3 0 13 2 0 1 0 68
2012 43 5 1 15 2 0 3 0 69
2013 41 6 0 13 1 0 8 0 69
2014 62 11 2 18 4 0 3 0 100
2015 55 4 1 24 5 0 4 0 93
2016 95 10 3 48 2 0 4 0 162
2017 116 9 5 48 2 0 11 0 191
2018 110 6 4 34 2 1 7 0 164
2019 99 5 1 44 1 0 4 0 154
2020 96 5 2 51 0 0 3 0 157
2021 73 7 1 51 1 0 7 0 140
2022 71 1 0 50 0 0 5 0 127
2023 78 7 0 59 1 1 7 0 153
2024 73 3 1 61 2 1 7 0 148

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Imagine Superstition Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 49 n/a n/a 49
2011 68 n/a n/a 22.1
2012 69 n/a n/a 60.9
2013 69 n/a n/a 65.2
2014 100 n/a n/a 63
2015 93 n/a n/a 50.5
2016 162 n/a n/a 59.3
2017 191 n/a n/a 60.7
2018 164 n/a n/a 60.4
2019 154 n/a n/a 55.2
2020 157 n/a n/a 55.4
2021 140 n/a n/a n/a
2022 127 n/a n/a 25.2
2023 153 n/a n/a 65.4
2024 148 n/a n/a n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Imagine Superstition Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 49 n/a n/a 49
2011 68 n/a n/a 22.1
2012 69 n/a n/a 60.9
2013 69 n/a n/a 65.2
2014 100 n/a n/a 63
2015 93 n/a n/a 50.5
2016 162 n/a n/a 59.3
2017 191 n/a n/a 60.7
2018 164 n/a n/a 60.4
2019 154 n/a n/a 55.2
2020 157 n/a n/a 55.4
2021 140 n/a n/a n/a
2022 127 n/a n/a 25.2
2023 153 n/a n/a 65.4
2024 148 n/a n/a n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Imagine Superstition Middle

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $479 (6.3%) $245 (3.2%) $1,203 (15.8%) $3,096 (40.7%) $3,792 (49.8%) $6,888 (90.5%) $7,612

Data source: Arizona Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Imagine Superstition Middle

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 258th of 605 Middle schoolsRanks 456th of 854 Middle schools
 10.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students154153
 0.6%
African American57
 40%
American Indian11
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic4459
 34.1%
Pacific Islander01
White9978
 21.2%
Two or More Races47
 75%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients55.2%65.4%
 10.2%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 148 students attended Imagine Superstition Middle.

Students at Imagine Superstition Middle are 49% White, 41% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% African American, 1% American Indian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arizona Department of Education.

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