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Cactus Medical Health And Technology Magnet Academy vs. Palmdale Aerospace Academy

Should you attend Cactus Medical Health And Technology Magnet Academy or Palmdale Aerospace Academy? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Cactus Medical Health And Technology Magnet Academy
3243 East Ave. R-8
Palmdale, CA 93550
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Palmdale Aerospace Academy
3300 East Palmdale Blvd.
Palmdale, CA 93550
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
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
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)

Palmdale Aerospace Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Overview
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 7% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). 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).
Serving 2,213 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 17% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
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 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
K-12
Total Students
845 students
2,213 students
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% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
55% | 45%
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Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
89 teachers
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Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
25:1
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Test Scores

#8492 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
#6229 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
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7%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
17%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Cactus Medical Health And Technology Magnet Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Palmdale Aerospace Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
29%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
38%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Cactus Medical Health And Technology Magnet Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Palmdale Aerospace Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
9%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
25%
(Top 50% in CA)
n/a
≥99%
(Top 1% in CA)
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
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Kindergarten Students
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115
Grade 1 Students
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90
Grade 2 Students
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94
Grade 3 Students
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93
Grade 4 Students
-
94
Grade 5 Students
-
95
Grade 6 Students
305
182
Grade 7 Students
249
239
Grade 8 Students
291
239
Grade 9 Students
-
249
Grade 10 Students
-
260
Grade 11 Students
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264
Grade 12 Students
-
199

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
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% Asian
1%
3%
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% Hispanic
79%
84%
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% Black
13%
6%
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% White
4%
5%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
2%
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0.36
0.29
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Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
66%
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This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Palmdale Aerospace Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
10%
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