Cactus Canyon Junior High vs Imagine Superstition Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Arizona, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cactus Canyon Junior High
Apache Junction · Public middle · Grades 6–8
527 students
Imagine Superstition Middle
Apache Junction · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
158 students
| Measure | Cactus Canyon Junior High Apache Junction, Arizona | Imagine Superstition Middle Apache Junction, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #155 of 203 | #65 of 203 |
| National rank | #14300 of 15,369 | #8713 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 527 | 158 |
| Enrollment | 527 | 158 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 42% |
| city | Apache Junction | Apache Junction |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Imagine Superstition Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.0 vs 16.8).
- •Imagine Superstition Middle does better on math proficiency (42% vs 27%).
- •Imagine Superstition Middle does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 25%).
- •Imagine Superstition Middle does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 18.8).
- •Cactus Canyon Junior High is the larger school with 527 students compared with 158.
- •Cactus Canyon Junior High is a public school while Imagine Superstition Middle is a charter 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 Cactus Canyon Junior High better than Imagine Superstition Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Imagine Superstition Middle ranks higher (45.0 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 Cactus Canyon Junior High and Imagine Superstition Middle?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Apache Junction and Apache Junction in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cactus Canyon Junior High: 527. Imagine Superstition Middle: 158. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cactus Canyon Junior High and Imagine Superstition Middle rank in Arizona?
Cactus Canyon Junior High is 155th of 203 and Imagine Superstition Middle is 65th of 203 among middle schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).