The top reported proficiency rate is 26% in English language arts. The lowest is 22% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Imagine Superstition Middle Inc. (90160)
Imagine Superstition Middle Inc. is a single-school charter district serving only grades six through eight. It operates as its own district, meaning the school’s leadership manages both day-to-day instruction and administrative oversight without a larger district structure behind it. The school’s enrollment is small for a middle school, and its student body is roughly split between white students and Hispanic students, with smaller shares of students who identify as two or more races, Black, American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, and Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander. Data on students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, receive special education services, or are English learners was not reported, so a parent would want to ask the school directly about the level of support for these groups.
State testing results from the most recent year show that proficiency rates in both math and English language arts are low. In eighth-grade math, about a fifth of students scored at the proficient level. In English language arts, seventh-grade proficiency was slightly higher than eighth-grade, but both were still low. Science results for eighth grade were suppressed, meaning the school did not report a proficiency rate, though a modest number of students took that test. There is only one year of testing data available from the current assessment, so no trend can be drawn. Overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades, when averaged, falls below the midpoint among Pinal County’s districts.
Chronic absenteeism is a notable concern. The rate is well above what would be typical, sitting in the bottom half of county districts (where a lower rate is better). This is a soft spot a parent may want to investigate further with the school to understand what supports are in place for consistent attendance.
Because this is a middle school, there is no four-year graduation rate. Per-pupil spending is in the lower range relative to other Pinal County districts, which may reflect the lean operational model of a small charter.
The district brief, based on publicly reported information, notes that a search for recent district changes turned up little of lasting impact, so no major shifts to the school’s structure or leadership were identified. No community or economic context for the surrounding area was included in the data, so it is not possible to describe the housing market, local employment, or growth trends that might affect a family’s decision. A parent considering this school would benefit from visiting, asking about attendance and academic support, and learning how the school addresses the gaps in reported data, such as special education and English learner services.
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