Cactus Medical Health and Technology Magnet Academy vs Manzanita Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.0 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
Manzanita Elementary
Palmdale · Public elementary · Grades K–6
644 students
| Measure | Cactus Medical Health and Technology Magnet Academy Palmdale, California | Manzanita Elementary Palmdale, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 8 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1309 of 1,334 | #5577 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #15235 of 15,369 | #49794 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 822 | 644 |
| Enrollment | 822 | 644 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.3% | 89.1% |
| Students per teacher | 21.1 | 23.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 20% | 18% |
| Math proficiency | 8% | 16% |
| city | Palmdale | Palmdale |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (7.8 vs 8.6).
- •Manzanita Elementary does better on math proficiency (16% vs 8%).
- •Cactus Medical Health and Technology Magnet Academy does better on reading proficiency (20% vs 18%).
- •Manzanita Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.1% vs 89.3%).
- •Cactus Medical Health and Technology Magnet Academy does better on students per teacher (21.1 vs 23.9).
- •Cactus Medical Health and Technology Magnet Academy is the larger school with 822 students compared with 644.
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 Manzanita Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Cactus Medical Health and Technology Magnet Academy and Manzanita Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Palmdale and Palmdale in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cactus Medical Health and Technology Magnet Academy: 822. Manzanita Elementary: 644. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cactus Medical Health and Technology Magnet Academy and Manzanita Elementary rank in California?
Cactus Medical Health and Technology Magnet Academy is 1309th of 1,334 and Manzanita Elementary is 5577th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).