Cactus Middle School vs Desert Willow Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 2.1 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 Willow Elementary School
Casa Grande · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
505 students
| Measure | Cactus Middle School Casa Grande, Arizona | Desert Willow Elementary School Casa Grande, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #156 of 203 | #476 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #14332 of 15,369 | #27207 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 737 | 505 |
| Enrollment | 737 | 505 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 20.5 | 22.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 50% |
| city | Casa Grande | Casa Grande |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Desert Willow Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.9 vs 16.6).
- •Desert Willow Elementary School does better on math proficiency (50% vs 24%).
- •Desert Willow Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 31%).
- •Cactus Middle School does better on students per teacher (20.5 vs 22.0).
- •Cactus Middle School is the larger school with 737 students compared with 505.
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 Willow Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Desert Willow Elementary School ranks higher (46.9 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 Willow Elementary School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Casa Grande and Casa Grande in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cactus Middle School: 737. Desert Willow Elementary School: 505. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cactus Middle School and Desert Willow Elementary School rank in Arizona?
Cactus Middle School is 156th of 203 and Desert Willow Elementary School is 476th of 1,136 among middle schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).