Cactus Middle School serves 793 students in grades 6-8.
Cactus Middle 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 11% (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 21:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 793 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cactus Middle School's student population of 793 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
793 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cactus Middle 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 Middle School is 0.54, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1505 out of 1854 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
4%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
64%
47%
Black
5%
6%
White
23%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
12%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cactus Middle School's ranking?
Cactus Middle School is ranked #1505 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Cactus Middle School often compared to?
Cactus Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Villago Middle School, Eloy Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% 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 Middle School?
793 students attend Cactus Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Cactus Middle School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cactus Middle School?
Cactus Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cactus Middle School offer ?
Cactus Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Cactus Middle School part of?
Cactus Middle School is part of CASA Grande Elementary District (4446) School District.
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