Cactus Medical Health and Technology Magnet Academy vs Desert Willow Fine Arts Sci and Tech Magnet Acad
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cactus Medical Health and Technology Magnet Academy
Palmdale · Public middle · Grades 6–8
822 students
Desert Willow Fine Arts Sci and Tech Magnet Acad
Palmdale · Public middle · Grades 6–8
948 students
| Measure | Cactus Medical Health and Technology Magnet Academy Palmdale, California | Desert Willow Fine Arts Sci and Tech Magnet Acad Palmdale, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 8 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1309 of 1,334 | #1217 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #15235 of 15,369 | #14903 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 822 | 948 |
| Enrollment | 822 | 948 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.3% | 89.7% |
| Students per teacher | 21.1 | 21.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 20% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 8% | 13% |
| city | Palmdale | Palmdale |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Desert Willow Fine Arts Sci and Tech Magnet Acad scores higher on the Success Index (US) (12.0 vs 7.8).
- •Desert Willow Fine Arts Sci and Tech Magnet Acad does better on math proficiency (13% vs 8%).
- •Desert Willow Fine Arts Sci and Tech Magnet Acad does better on reading proficiency (30% vs 20%).
- •Cactus Medical Health and Technology Magnet Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.3% vs 89.7%).
- •Cactus Medical Health and Technology Magnet Academy does better on students per teacher (21.1 vs 21.5).
- •Desert Willow Fine Arts Sci and Tech Magnet Acad is the larger school with 948 students compared with 822.
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 Medical Health and Technology Magnet Academy better than Desert Willow Fine Arts Sci and Tech Magnet Acad?
On the Success Index (US), Desert Willow Fine Arts Sci and Tech Magnet Acad ranks higher (12.0 vs 7.8 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 Medical Health and Technology Magnet Academy and Desert Willow Fine Arts Sci and Tech Magnet Acad?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Palmdale and Palmdale in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cactus Medical Health and Technology Magnet Academy: 822. Desert Willow Fine Arts Sci and Tech Magnet Acad: 948. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cactus Medical Health and Technology Magnet Academy and Desert Willow Fine Arts Sci and Tech Magnet Acad rank in California?
Cactus Medical Health and Technology Magnet Academy is 1309th of 1,334 and Desert Willow Fine Arts Sci and Tech Magnet Acad is 1217th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).