Cactus Middle School vs Mission Heights Preparatory High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 1.7 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
Mission Heights Preparatory High School
Casa Grande · Charter high · Grades 9–12
551 students
| Measure | Cactus Middle School Casa Grande, Arizona | Mission Heights Preparatory High School Casa Grande, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #156 of 203 | #112 of 286 |
| National rank | #14332 of 15,369 | #7516 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 737 | 551 |
| Enrollment | 737 | 551 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 20.5 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 44.5% |
| city | Casa Grande | Casa Grande |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mission Heights Preparatory High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.3 vs 16.6).
- •Mission Heights Preparatory High School does better on math proficiency (44.5% vs 24%).
- •Mission Heights Preparatory High School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 31%).
- •Mission Heights Preparatory High School does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 20.5).
- •Cactus Middle School is the larger school with 737 students compared with 551.
- •Cactus Middle School is a public school while Mission Heights Preparatory High School 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 Middle School better than Mission Heights Preparatory High School?
On the Success Index (US), Mission Heights Preparatory High School ranks higher (53.3 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 Mission Heights Preparatory High School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Casa Grande and Casa Grande in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cactus Middle School: 737. Mission Heights Preparatory High School: 551. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cactus Middle School and Mission Heights Preparatory High School rank in Arizona?
Cactus Middle School is 156th of 203 and Mission Heights Preparatory High School is 112th of 286 among middle schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).