Imagine Surprise Middle

Charter School 248 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

**Imagine Surprise Middle School** is a public charter school located in Surprise, Arizona, serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Imagine Schools network, the campus is built on a mission to prepare students for college and career readiness by emphasizing high academic standards, character development, and a supportive learning environment. The school focuses on creating a "culture of excellence," where educators work closely with students to foster both intellectual growth and personal responsibility through a structured curriculum.

The school is known for its commitment to the "Six Measures of Excellence," which guide its operations, including academic growth, character development, and parent satisfaction. By prioritizing small-group instruction and strong parent-teacher partnerships, Imagine Surprise Middle seeks to create a community-oriented atmosphere. Their approach is designed to help middle school students navigate the transition to higher education by building essential study habits, critical thinking skills, and a strong moral foundation within a safe and disciplined school setting.

248

Total Students

20.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Imagine Surprise Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	119
Hispanic	77
Black	19
Asian	12
Two or More	20
Pacific Islander	1

White
119 (48.0%)
Hispanic
77 (31.0%)
Two or More
20 (8.1%)
Black
19 (7.7%)
Asian
12 (4.8%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4%)

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 Middle at Surprise Inc. (88372)
Phone:	(623)344-1770
Website:	http://surpriseprep.org/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	248
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 78

Grade 7 79

Grade 8 91