Cactus Canyon Junior High School

801 W Southern Ave
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
Rating
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Cactus Canyon Junior High School serves 547 students in grades 7-8.
Cactus Canyon Junior High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 547 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in AZ
  • Math Proficiency
    : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

School Overview

Cactus Canyon Junior High School's student population of 547 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
547 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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School Rankings

Cactus Canyon Junior High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Cactus Canyon Junior High School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (AZ)
Overall Testing Rank
#1429 out of 1854 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
32%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
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American Indian
2%
5%
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
40%
47%
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Black
1%
6%
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White
54%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.55
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Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
29%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
11%
9%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cactus Canyon Junior High School's ranking?
Cactus Canyon Junior High School is ranked #1429 out of 1,854 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?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Cactus Canyon Junior High School?
547 students attend Cactus Canyon Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Cactus Canyon Junior High School students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cactus Canyon Junior High School?
Cactus Canyon Junior High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cactus Canyon Junior High School offer ?
Cactus Canyon Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Cactus Canyon Junior High School part of?
Cactus Canyon Junior High School is part of Apache Junction Unified District (4443) School District.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 547 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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