The top reported proficiency rate is 58% in Math. The lowest is 51% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Imagine Rosefield
Imagine Rosefield is a charter elementary school serving kindergarten through fifth grade in Surprise, Arizona, a fast-growing suburban city northwest of Phoenix. The school is part of the Rosefield Charter Elementary School Inc. district, which runs this single campus, meaning it operates independently of the larger Dysart and Nadaburg unified school districts that serve most of the city. For a family shopping for a charter option in the early grades, this is a straightforward choice: a standalone elementary with no secondary grades to consider for siblings or future transitions.
The student body is predominantly White, with a substantial Hispanic population and smaller shares of students who are Black, of two or more races, or Asian. Enrollment is small and steady across grade levels, with each grade from kindergarten through fifth holding a similar number of students. Data on how many students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, receive special education services, or are English learners was not available, so a parent may want to ask the school directly about these supports.
On state assessments, performance sits above the midpoint among districts in Maricopa County when measured by a combined proficiency index across all tested subjects and grades. At the grade level, results are mixed. In math, third graders show strong proficiency, while fourth and fifth graders show a lower share meeting the mark. In English language arts, proficiency rates are more consistent across grades, with a modest share of students proficient overall. Science results for fifth graders show about half are proficient. These numbers give a picture of a school where some grades and subjects are stronger than others, and a parent may want to see how their child’s grade level trends.
The school has no programs data available, and it is too young a grade band to have a graduation rate or high school course access. The district search found no recent major changes related to curriculum, property taxes, or pedagogy, so this appears to be a stable institution without recent upheaval.
Surprise itself shapes the context. The city has grown explosively from a small agricultural settlement into a sprawling residential hub, driven by large master-planned communities like the Sun City Grand retirement enclave. The built environment is car-dependent, with light rail absent and only limited express bus service. The recreation campus at the city center, featuring a spring training stadium and a new aquatics center, provides a local anchor, but schools are spread across the city’s wide geography. Housing values are near the national median, with rents rising modestly and home values seeing a slight recent dip, reflecting a market that remains accessible for a suburban Phoenix outpost.
For a parent considering Imagine Rosefield, the key takeaway is a charter elementary with proficiency results that are competitive within a large county but vary by subject and grade. The school’s independence from a larger district may appeal to families seeking a more focused elementary environment, but it also means there is no built-in feeder pathway to a middle or high school; parents will need to plan for those transitions separately. The community context is suburban growth with modest housing costs relative to the Phoenix metro, but also a long car commute to most destinations. The absence of data on special populations and program offerings leaves gaps that a visit or conversation with the school would clarify.
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