Serving 702 students in grades 6-8, Cactus Canyon Junior High 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 13% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (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 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 702 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cactus Canyon Junior High School's student population of 702 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 24% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
702 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cactus Canyon Junior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cactus Canyon Junior High School is 0.57, 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
#1560 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
41%
47%
Black
1%
6%
White
52%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #1560 out of 1,956 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?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Cactus Canyon Junior High School?
702 students attend Cactus Canyon Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Cactus Canyon Junior High School students are White, 41% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
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 6-8
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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