Serving 845 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 10% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 845 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- 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 845 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
845 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
School Rankings
Cactus Medical Health And Technology Magnet Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cactus Medical Health And Technology Magnet Academy is 0.36, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#8186 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
79%
56%
Black
13%
5%
White
4%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cactus Medical Health And Technology Magnet Academy's ranking?
Cactus Medical Health And Technology Magnet Academy is ranked #8186 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
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?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Cactus Medical Health And Technology Magnet Academy?
845 students attend Cactus Medical Health And Technology Magnet Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Cactus Medical Health And Technology Magnet Academy students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
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
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