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Imagine Desert West Middle

6738 W MCDOWELL RD, PHOENIX, AZ, 85035

About Imagine Desert West Middle

Desert West Middle School is a public charter school in Phoenix, Arizona that serves students in grades 6–8. The school has about 426 students, making it a medium-sized place to learn. Like other schools in the Imagine Schools network, it focuses on structured instruction and character development. The number of students in each class is meant to allow for individual attention, but the exact student–teacher ratios may change from year to year. The school focuses on preparing students for college, teaching them core academic skills, and using a values-based approach to education, with Math and English Language Arts as the main subjects. According to U.S. News data, about 10% of students are good at math and 13% are good at reading, which shows that there are still chances for them to improve academically. A lot of minorities go to school in Phoenix, and the student body reflects that diversity. Public money pays for the typical Arizona charter school programs and services for students. The school is in a growing city and serves families who want a different public school option. Overall, Imagine Desert West Middle School has promise because of its structured academic model and dedication to making things better all the time, making it one of the desirable schools in Arizona

Imagine Desert West Middle Contact Information

Address

6738 W MCDOWELL RD, PHOENIX, AZ, 85035

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Phone

(623) 469-2024

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 10%
Reading 13%
State average proficiency is 10% in Math and 13% in Reading.
23
Full-time Teachers
18 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
4
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
426
Total Students
$60178
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 223 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Imagine Desert West Middle

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 2.58%
Asian 0%
Hispanic 87.79%
Black 7.51%
Two+ Races 1.17%
Native Am. 0.7%
White
2.58%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
87.79%
Black
7.51%
Two+ Races
1.17%
Native Am.
0.7%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 426
48.36%
206 Female
51.64%
220 Male

Student Population

426 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Teachers at Imagine Desert West Middle have successfully received funding for classroom projects through DonorsChoose, with dozens of projects funded and nearly $30,000 raised to support educational supplies, technology, books, and classroom resources. This reflects community backing and resource enhancement for students’ learning environments.

FAQ

Q1. What types of enrichment activities are available?

Ans. Students may access enrichment programs that complement classroom learning.

Q2. Are leadership opportunities provided to students?

Ans. Leadership roles may be available through clubs and school initiatives.

Q3. Does the school promote a positive school climate?

Ans. Respect, accountability, and student engagement are emphasized.

Q4. Is counseling support available?

Ans. Counselors provide academic and personal guidance to students.

Q5. How does the school encourage family communication?

Ans. Regular updates are shared through digital communication channels.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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