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Cactus Medical Health and Technology Magnet Academy

PublicRegularGrades 6–8
Palmdale, California · Palmdale Elementary
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students822
Student:Teacher21.1:1
Free/Reduced Lunch89%
Title INo
Cactus Medical Health and Technology Magnet Academy
OverviewEnrollmentPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 489
822
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
89%+24.1pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
21.1:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
6–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level

Overview

Cactus Medical Health and Technology Magnet Academy is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in Palmdale, California. The school enrolls 822 students. It is part of the Palmdale Elementary district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
89% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictPalmdale Elementary
County6037
CityPalmdale
ZIP93550
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID062958008933

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment822

Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %89%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)