Imagine Desert West Middle

(623)469-2024

www.dwdragons.org/

Charter School 437 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Desert West Middle School, located on West McDowell Road in Phoenix, Arizona, operates as part of the Isaac School District. Serving a diverse community, the school is home to the "Dragons" and focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. The school aims to prepare middle-grade learners for the transition to high school by offering a structured curriculum and various extracurricular opportunities designed to engage students beyond the traditional classroom setting.

The school’s digital presence, centered around its official website, highlights a commitment to transparency and community involvement. Families and stakeholders can utilize the platform to access essential resources, such as school calendars, academic programs, and updates regarding district initiatives. By prioritizing communication between staff, students, and parents, Desert West Middle strives to create a cohesive educational ecosystem that promotes student success and community pride within the West Phoenix area.

437

Total Students

21.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Imagine Desert West Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	7
Hispanic	380
Black	32
Asian	3
Two or More	10
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
380 (87.0%)
Black
32 (7.3%)
Two or More
10 (2.3%)
White
7 (1.6%)
Asian
3 (0.7%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.7%)
American Indian
2 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Imagine Desert West Middle Inc. (89563)
Phone:	(623)469-2024
Website:	http://www.dwdragons.org/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	437
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 148

Grade 7 152

Grade 8 137