Imagine Desert West Middle School

About Imagine Desert West Middle School

Imagine Desert West Middle School is a unique and inspiring learning environment located in the heart of the desert. With a focus on the development of the whole child, Desert West Middle School is a place where students can explore their interests and develop their skills in a safe and nurturing environment.
Desert West Middle School offers an array of educational opportunities for students to explore. From a wide range of challenging core courses to specialized electives, Desert West Middle School provides students with the opportunity to explore and discover their passions. In addition, Desert West Middle School offers a variety of extracurricular activities such as sports, clubs, and other activities that allow students to explore their interests outside of the classroom.
At Desert West Middle School, we believe that every student has the potential to succeed. Our faculty and staff work hard to ensure that students are supported and encouraged in their academic and personal endeavors. We strive to create an environment that is supportive and nurturing for all students.
At Desert West Middle School, we are committed to providing a safe and secure learning environment for our students. We take pride in our commitment to providing a safe and secure learning environment for our students and strive to create an environment that is safe and welcoming for everyone.
Desert West Middle School is an inspiring and unique learning environment that provides students with the opportunity to explore their interests and develop their skills. We are proud to be part of the Desert West community and look forward to continuing to provide our students with a safe and nurturing learning environment.

Address:	6738 W Mcdowell Rd Phoenix, AZ 85035
Phone:	(623) 469-2024
Site:	dwdragons.org
Grades:	Charter School
Enrollment:	485 students

Overview Imagine Desert West Middle School

Imagine Desert West Middle School serves 485 students in grades 6-8.
Imagine Desert West Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 8% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Imagine Desert West Middle School

Imagine Desert West Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Imagine Desert West Middle School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.