Cactus Middle School vs Desert Sky Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Arizona, United States, 126 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cactus Middle School
Casa Grande · Public middle · Grades 6–8
737 students
Desert Sky Middle School
Tucson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
743 students
| Measure | Cactus Middle School Casa Grande, Arizona | Desert Sky Middle School Tucson, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #156 of 203 | #13 of 203 |
| National rank | #14332 of 15,369 | #3763 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 737 | 743 |
| Enrollment | 737 | 743 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 20.5 | 20.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 71% |
| city | Casa Grande | Tucson |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Desert Sky Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.1 vs 16.6).
- •Desert Sky Middle School does better on math proficiency (71% vs 24%).
- •Desert Sky Middle School does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 31%).
- •Cactus Middle School does better on students per teacher (20.5 vs 20.6).
- •Desert Sky Middle School is the larger school with 743 students compared with 737.
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 Middle School better than Desert Sky Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Desert Sky Middle School ranks higher (68.1 vs 16.6 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 Middle School and Desert Sky Middle School?
About 126 km in a straight line, between Casa Grande and Tucson in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cactus Middle School: 737. Desert Sky Middle School: 743. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cactus Middle School and Desert Sky Middle School rank in Arizona?
Cactus Middle School is 156th of 203 and Desert Sky Middle School is 13th of 203 among middle schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).