Serving 255 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Imagine Bell Canyon ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 255 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Imagine Bell Canyon ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Imagine Bell Canyon's student population of 255 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
255 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Year Founded
2002
School Rankings
Imagine Bell Canyon ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Imagine Bell Canyon is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#999 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
56%
49%
Black
13%
6%
White
20%
33%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Bell Canyon Charter School Inc (79983) School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Imagine Bell Canyon's ranking?
Imagine Bell Canyon is ranked #999 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Imagine Bell Canyon?
255 students attend Imagine Bell Canyon.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Imagine Bell Canyon students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Imagine Bell Canyon?
Imagine Bell Canyon has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Imagine Bell Canyon offer ?
Imagine Bell Canyon offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Imagine Bell Canyon part of?
Imagine Bell Canyon is part of Bell Canyon Charter School Inc (79983) School District.
In what neighborhood is Imagine Bell Canyon located?
Imagine Bell Canyon is located in the Deer Valley neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 24 other public schools located in Deer Valley.
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