How is Cactus Magnet Academy rated?

Cactus Magnet Academy holds a D+ rating on TopHap's A-to-D scale, which blends state test results, academic progress and student outcomes. Palmdale Elementary School District is rated C overall.

How do students at Cactus Magnet Academy perform on state tests?

In the 2024-2025 testing year, the share of Cactus Magnet Academy students meeting or exceeding the state standard was 28% in English Language Arts, 10% in Math and 8% in Science.

What grades does Cactus Magnet Academy serve?

Cactus Magnet Academy serves grades 6–8 as a middle school.

How many students attend Cactus Magnet Academy?

822 students attend Cactus Magnet Academy, down from 880 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 20.7:1.

Which homes are assigned to Cactus Magnet Academy?

TopHap matches 8,197 residential properties to Cactus Magnet Academy in and around Palmdale. Each one has its own page with a value estimate, sale history, taxes and the rest of its assigned schools.

Which school district is Cactus Magnet Academy in?

Cactus Magnet Academy is part of Palmdale Elementary School District, which reports 29 schools, 17,941 students and $16,503 of spending per student.

Cactus Magnet Academy

Cactus Magnet Academy is a public middle school in Palmdale, CA, serving grades 6–8, rated D+, with 822 students and a 20.7:1 student-teacher ratio.

In 2024-2025, the share of students meeting the state standard was 28% in English Language Arts, 10% in Math and 8% in Science.

D+TopHap school rating

Magnet

Rating: D+
Grades: 6–8
Enrollment: 822
Students per teacher: 20.7:1
Level: Middle
Type: Public · Regular

2024-2025 testing year

State test results

Share of students meeting or exceeding the state standard.

English Language Arts28%

Math10%

Science8%

Academics and programs

Open enrollment: No

Student body

Hispanic78%

Black14%

White4%

Two or more races2%

Asian1%

Native American1%

Pacific Islander0%

Male / female: 50% / 50%
Free or reduced lunch: 89%
Enrollment change vs prior year: -6.6%
Prior-year enrollment: 880

Homes assigned to this school

8,197 homes in TopHap's records are assigned to Cactus Magnet Academy. These 40 are sampled evenly down the value ranking, so they span the whole zone rather than just its most expensive streets.

School details

Address: 3243 E Avenue R8, Palmdale, CA 93550
Phone: (661) 273-0847
Website: palmdalesd.org
Setting: Suburb - Large
Status: Operational
NCES ID: 062958008933

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School district

Palmdale Elementary School District

District rating: C
Schools: 29
Students: 17,941
Spending per student: $16,503
Teachers (FTE): 774
Grades: K–12

See every school in Palmdale Elementary School District