Cactus Medical Health And Technology Magnet Academy vs. Palmdale Aerospace Academy
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School Overview
School
Cactus Medical Health And Technology Magnet Academy
3243 E. Ave. R-8
Palmdale, CA 93550
Palmdale, CA 93550
Rating
: 1/
Bottom 50%10
Top Rankings
Cactus Medical Health And Technology Magnet Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Palmdale Aerospace Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Overview
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).
Serving 2,309 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Palmdale Aerospace 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 24% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
K-12
Total Students
875 students
2,309 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
92 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
25:1
Test Scores
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
24%
n/a
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
45%
n/a
Graduation Rate
n/a
≥95%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
-
119
Grade 1 Students
-
96
Grade 2 Students
-
96
Grade 3 Students
-
96
Grade 4 Students
-
96
Grade 5 Students
-
96
Grade 6 Students
318
192
Grade 7 Students
273
254
Grade 8 Students
284
255
Grade 9 Students
-
311
Grade 10 Students
-
247
Grade 11 Students
-
237
Grade 12 Students
-
214
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
82%
84%
% Black
14%
6%
% White
2%
5%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
2%
Diversity Score
0.31
0.29
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
69%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
15%
