Serving 875 students in grades 6-8, Cactus Medical Health And Technology Magnet Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 8% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 875 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Math Proficiency: 8%
- Reading Proficiency: 20%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cactus Medical Health And Technology Magnet Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Cactus Medical Health And Technology Magnet Academy's student population of 875 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
875 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Cactus Medical Health And Technology Magnet Academy is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)8%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)20%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
82%
56%
Black
14%
5%
White
2%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Cactus Medical Health And Technology Magnet Academy often compared to?
Cactus Medical Health And Technology Magnet Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Palmdale Aerospace Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Cactus Medical Health And Technology Magnet Academy?
875 students attend Cactus Medical Health And Technology Magnet Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Cactus Medical Health And Technology Magnet Academy students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cactus Medical Health And Technology Magnet Academy?
Cactus Medical Health And Technology Magnet Academy has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Cactus Medical Health And Technology Magnet Academy offer ?
Cactus Medical Health And Technology Magnet Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Cactus Medical Health And Technology Magnet Academy part of?
Cactus Medical Health And Technology Magnet Academy is part of Palmdale Elementary School District.
School Reviews
5 11/6/2020
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