Cactus Middle School

Public 6-8

 1220 E Kortsen Rd
       Casa Grande, AZ  85122-1768


(520) 431-3330

District: Casa Grande Elementary District

SchoolDigger Rank:
742nd of 854 Arizona Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,488 Help


Students who attend Cactus Middle School usually attend:

High:    Vista Grande High School

Feeder schools for Cactus Middle School:

Elementary:    Ironwood School
    Mesquite Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  20.2 Help
Number of students:  779

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
65.6%
White:
20.3%
African American:
5.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  62.9% Help


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Compare Details Cactus Middle School ranks worse than 86.9% of middle schools in Arizona. It also ranks 2nd among 3 ranked middle schools in the Casa Grande Elementary District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 17.11. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (65.6%), White (20.3%), African American (5.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 62.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cactus Middle School is 20.2, which is the highest among 3 middle schools in the Casa Grande Elementary District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cactus Middle School is $6,488, which is the lowest among 3 middle schools in the Casa Grande Elementary District!
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Cactus Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Cactus Middle School 742nd of 854 Arizona public middle schools. (See Cactus Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Casa Grande Elementary District:

SchoolDigger ranks Casa Grande Elementary District 454th of 540 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Cactus Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Cactus Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 63.97 222nd 663 66.5%
2010 55.66 284th 692 59.0%
2011 50.06 338th 685 50.7%
2012 50.82 376th 772 51.3%
2013 53.95 357th 787 54.6%
2014 49.96 331st 690 52.0%
2015 33.69 304th 521 41.7%
2016 36.89 392nd 677 42.1%
2017 27.98 476th 695 31.5%
2018 24.89 523rd 711 26.4%
2019 19.30 499th 605 17.5%
2021 24.51 620th 832 25.5%
2022 13.82 541st 605 10.6%
2023 17.11 742nd 854 13.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Cactus Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.04 35th 43 18.6%
2021 27.84 498th 650 23.4%
2023 18.34 344th 384 10.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Cactus Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 57.12 36th 606 94.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Cactus Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.46 118th 178 33.7%
2021 51.43 237th 789 70.0%
2023 12.35 361st 363 0.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Cactus Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.02 419th 503 16.7%
2022 16.15 333rd 369 9.8%
2023 14.11 676th 717 5.7%
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Rank History for Migrant students at Cactus Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 29.85 21st 29 27.6%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Cactus Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 31.94 231st 257 10.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Cactus Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.25 448th 624 28.2%
2019 12.95 415th 466 10.9%
2021 27.09 585th 820 28.7%
2022 12.05 461st 494 6.7%
2023 18.00 695th 806 13.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Cactus Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.20 466th 617 24.5%
2019 15.42 370th 435 14.9%
2021 24.87 617th 818 24.6%
2022 10.01 446th 476 6.3%
2023 16.30 721st 810 11.0%
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Rank History for Asian students at Cactus Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 27.73 338th 404 16.3%
2022 45.90 108th 192 43.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Cactus Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 44.47 245th 573 57.2%
2023 17.11 355th 400 11.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Cactus Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.42 421st 543 22.5%
2019 16.10 346th 387 10.6%
2021 26.65 626th 802 21.9%
2022 13.91 369th 392 5.9%
2023 16.76 691st 760 9.1%
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Rank History for Native American students at Cactus Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.79 16th 62 74.2%
2021 33.44 260th 390 33.3%
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Rank History for White students at Cactus Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.49 358th 436 17.9%
2019 20.76 274th 337 18.7%
2021 33.75 544th 780 30.3%
2022 10.00 424th 446 4.9%
2023 17.17 604th 675 10.5%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Cactus Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 329 51 4 425 64 n/a n/a 0 873
2003 329 51 4 425 64 n/a n/a 0 873
2004 382 55 6 429 56 n/a n/a 0 928
2005 386 48 7 423 68 n/a n/a 0 932
2006 422 45 8 470 64 n/a n/a 0 1009
2007 411 65 11 532 77 n/a n/a 0 1096
2008 306 38 17 407 39 n/a n/a 0 807
2009 338 38 22 436 41 n/a n/a 0 875
2010 356 54 24 470 50 n/a n/a 0 954
2011 266 29 17 500 50 3 44 0 909
2012 259 30 17 549 47 3 31 0 936
2013 249 27 13 555 47 4 28 0 923
2014 249 36 11 576 42 3 31 0 948
2015 235 25 19 558 43 2 37 0 919
2016 224 34 14 577 51 1 37 0 938
2017 205 20 16 596 47 2 36 0 922
2018 198 28 8 587 42 1 31 0 895
2019 196 18 4 554 36 1 30 0 839
2020 195 21 6 528 35 0 36 0 821
2021 168 30 7 512 26 1 28 0 772
2022 180 37 8 505 30 4 29 0 793
2023 158 42 8 511 28 5 27 0 779

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Cactus Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 873 43.3 20.2 n/a
2003 873 43.3 20.2 n/a
2004 928 45.5 20.4 50.9
2005 932 45.8 20.3 98.6
2006 1009 47.0 21.5 82.7
2007 1096 51.0 21.5 57.2
2008 807 35.2 22.9 53
2009 875 40.3 21.7 49.3
2010 954 45.5 20.9 54.3
2011 909 47.0 19.3 53.9
2012 936 46.0 20.3 53.8
2013 923 45.0 20.5 41.8
2014 948 43.7 21.6 65.4
2015 919 39.0 23.5 65.4
2016 938 40.0 23.4 56.6
2017 922 39.0 23.6 n/a
2018 895 41.5 21.5 60.9
2019 839 39.5 21.2 62.9
2020 821 38.5 21.3 62.9
2021 772 36.5 21.1 n/a
2022 793 37.5 21.1 27.5
2023 779 38.5 20.2 62.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Cactus Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 873 43.3 20.2 n/a
2003 873 43.3 20.2 n/a
2004 928 45.5 20.4 50.9
2005 932 45.8 20.3 98.6
2006 1009 47.0 21.5 82.7
2007 1096 51.0 21.5 57.2
2008 807 35.2 22.9 53
2009 875 40.3 21.7 49.3
2010 954 45.5 20.9 54.3
2011 909 47.0 19.3 53.9
2012 936 46.0 20.3 53.8
2013 923 45.0 20.5 41.8
2014 948 43.7 21.6 65.4
2015 919 39.0 23.5 65.4
2016 938 40.0 23.4 56.6
2017 922 39.0 23.6 n/a
2018 895 41.5 21.5 60.9
2019 839 39.5 21.2 62.9
2020 821 38.5 21.3 62.9
2021 772 36.5 21.1 n/a
2022 793 37.5 21.1 27.5
2023 779 38.5 20.2 62.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Cactus Middle School

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $434 (5.8%) $44 (0.6%) $912 (12.1%) $6,113 (81.1%) $951 (12.6%) $7,064 (93.7%) $7,542
2020 $315 (5.5%) $157 (2.8%) $788 (13.9%) $4,434 (78.1%) $772 (13.6%) $5,206 (91.7%) $5,678
2022 $592 (9.1%) $138 (2.1%) $1,322 (20.4%) $4,874 (75.1%) $884 (13.6%) $5,758 (88.7%) $6,488

Data source: Arizona Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Cactus Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
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Post pandemic (2022-2023)
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Ranks 499th of 605 Middle schoolsRanks 742nd of 854 Middle schools
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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students839779
 7.2%
African American1842
 133.3%
American Indian3628
 22.2%
Asian48
 100%
Hispanic554511
 7.8%
Pacific Islander15
 400%
White196158
 19.4%
Two or More Races3027
 10%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients62.9%62.9%
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cactus Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 779 students attended Cactus Middle School.

Students at Cactus Middle School are 66% Hispanic, 20% White, 5% African American, 4% American Indian, 3% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Students who attend Cactus Middle School usually go on to attend Vista Grande High School

Cactus Middle School ranks in the bottom 13.1% of Arizona middle schools.


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