Cactus Middle School
Cactus Middle School
About This School
Public School | Grades 7-10 | Palmdale Elementary
Cactus Middle School is located in Palmdale, CA and is one of 29 schools in Palmdale Elementary School District. It is a public school that serves 1030 students in grades 7-10.
Cactus Middle School made AYP in 2012. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of California in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Cactus Middle School's test results to learn more about school performance.
A school's Academic Performance Index (API) is a scale that ranges from 200 to 1000 and is calculated from the school's performance in the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program. The state has set 800 as the API target for all schools to meet.
Cactus Middle School had an API growth score of 720 in 2012. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Cactus Middle School's 2012 base score was 671 and the school did meet its 2012 school-wide growth target.
In 2010, Cactus Middle School had 26 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 24 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Cactus Middle School's students and teachers. more
Cactus Middle School made AYP in 2012. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of California in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Cactus Middle School's test results to learn more about school performance.
A school's Academic Performance Index (API) is a scale that ranges from 200 to 1000 and is calculated from the school's performance in the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program. The state has set 800 as the API target for all schools to meet.
Cactus Middle School had an API growth score of 720 in 2012. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Cactus Middle School's 2012 base score was 671 and the school did meet its 2012 school-wide growth target.
In 2010, Cactus Middle School had 26 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 24 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Cactus Middle School's students and teachers. more
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Nearby Cities
38060 20TH St East, Palmdale, CA 93550
(661) 273-0847
Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Palmdale High School 0.1 miles |  |
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| St Mary's Catholic School 0.5 miles | n/a | |
| Tamarisk Elementary School 0.6 miles |  |
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| Los Amigos School 0.8 miles |  |
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| Guidance Charter School 1 miles |  |
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i love this school it is the best the teachers are very helpful strict but nice they can really help you through middle school
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 1030
49%
51%
Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Cactus Middle School had 70% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. California had 53% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
Hispanic
73%
Black
16%
White
6%
Asian/Pacific Islander
3%
Two or More Races
2%
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Palmdale Elementary District Spending
$8,619Per Pupil
The Palmdale Elementary spends $8,619 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 58% on instruction, 37% on support services, 5% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Palmdale Elementary District
26:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Cactus Middle School had 26 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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About the CST
What is it?
The California Standards Test (CST) is an annual exam used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards. The CST is one of the five components of the STAR Program.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grades 2 through 11 in English language arts and math, in grades 5, 8 and 10 in science, and in grades 8, 10 and 11 in history/social science. In grades 9 through 11, students may also be assessed in math and science, depending on course enrollment.
How is it Scored?
Students receive one of five ratings: far below basic, below basic, basic, proficient or advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
About the CAT6
What is it?
The California Achievement Test (CAT/6) is a series of nationally norm-referenced tests that assess general academic knowledge in core subjects, as well as providing national comparisons. The CAT/6 test is one of the five components of the STAR Program.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 and 7 are assessed in reading, language arts, spelling and math.
How is it Scored?
Students receive a percentile rank, which indicates how well they performed in comparison to their peers in other states. The goal is for all students to score at or above the national average, or 50th percentile, on the test.
English Language Arts
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14%
district
29%
state
42%
Math
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13%
district
27%
state
42%
Language
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23%
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29%
state
45%
Mathematics
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27%
district
35%
state
51%
Reading
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24%
district
31%
state
47%
Spelling
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53%
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53%
state
59%
English Language Arts
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22%
district
28%
state
46%
Math
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18%
district
23%
state
39%
Algebra I
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13%
district
11%
state
38%
English Language Arts
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18%
district
25%
state
41%
History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative
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11%
district
16%
state
35%
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English Language Arts
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25%
district
33%
state
47%
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Math
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23%
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28%
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44%
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Language
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34%
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47%
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Mathematics
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33%
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38%
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52%
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Reading
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31%
district
36%
state
49%
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Spelling
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56%
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55%
state
60%
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English Language Arts
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27%
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35%
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49%
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Math
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20%
district
26%
state
41%
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Algebra I
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9%
district
11%
state
42%
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English Language Arts
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26%
district
32%
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45%
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History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative
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15%
district
20%
state
36%
Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science
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34%
district
37%
state
52%
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English Language Arts
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22%
district
45%
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52%
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Math
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22%
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38%
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49%
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English Language Arts
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29%
district
37%
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54%
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Math
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26%
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30%
state
43%
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Algebra I
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15%
district
17%
state
44%
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English Language Arts
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20%
district
32%
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48%
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Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science
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33%
district
43%
state
56%
Social Science Grade 8
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15%
district
24%
state
42%
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English Language Arts
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29%
district
40%
state
55%
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Math
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22%
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35%
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49%
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Algebra I
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10%
district
18%
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46%
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English Language Arts
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28%
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37%
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54%
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Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science
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35%
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46%
state
59%
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Social Science Grade 8
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20%
district
28%
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47%
Algebra I
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88%
district
91%
state
83%
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English Language Arts
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36%
district
44%
state
57%
change 27%
Math
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28%
district
41%
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50%
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Algebra I
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13%
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22%
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47%
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English Language Arts
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39%
district
43%
state
57%
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Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science
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45%
district
56%
state
63%
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Social Science Grade 8
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27%
district
36%
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50%
no change
Algebra I
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88%
district
60%
state
86%
no change
English Language Arts
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36%
district
46%
state
62%
no change
Math
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28%
district
40%
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52%
no change
Algebra I
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13%
district
24%
state
49%
no change
English Language Arts
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39%
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45%
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59%
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Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science
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45%
district
62%
state
66%
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Social Science Grade 8
school
27%
district
42%
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TestRating
2 out of 10
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