Serving 737 students in grades 6-8, Cactus Middle School 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 10% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 737 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Cactus Middle School serves the southern part of Casa Grande, AZ, covering an area of approximately 176.7 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 28.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cactus Middle School's student population of 737 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
737 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 24-year historical data
School Rankings
Cactus Middle School 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 Cactus Middle School is 0.50, 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
#1526 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 24-year historical data
American Indian
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Hispanic
68%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Black
5%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 24-year historical data
White
19%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)60.9%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
41%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
10%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 22-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #1526 out of 1,921 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?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Cactus Middle School?
737 students attend Cactus Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Cactus Middle School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cactus Middle School?
Cactus Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cactus Middle School part of?
Cactus Middle School is part of CASA Grande Elementary District (4446).
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