Avalon Elementary vs Cactus Canyon Junior High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Avalon Elementary
Apache Junction · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
313 students
Cactus Canyon Junior High
Apache Junction · Public middle · Grades 6–8
527 students
| Measure | Avalon Elementary Apache Junction, Arizona | Cactus Canyon Junior High Apache Junction, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #639 of 1,136 | #155 of 203 |
| National rank | #35679 of 50,301 | #14300 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 313 | 527 |
| Enrollment | 313 | 527 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 18.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 27% |
| city | Apache Junction | Apache Junction |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Avalon Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.3 vs 16.8).
- •Avalon Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 27%).
- •Avalon Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 25%).
- •Avalon Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 18.8).
- •Cactus Canyon Junior High is the larger school with 527 students compared with 313.
- •Avalon Elementary is a charter school while Cactus Canyon Junior High is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Avalon Elementary better than Cactus Canyon Junior High?
On the Success Index (US), Avalon Elementary ranks higher (34.3 vs 16.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Avalon Elementary and Cactus Canyon Junior High?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Apache Junction and Apache Junction in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Avalon Elementary: 313. Cactus Canyon Junior High: 527. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Avalon Elementary and Cactus Canyon Junior High rank in Arizona?
Avalon Elementary is 639th of 1,136 and Cactus Canyon Junior High is 155th of 203 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).