Cactus Medical Health and Technology Magnet Academy vs Mesquite Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.7 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
Mesquite Elementary
Palmdale · Public elementary · Grades K–5
582 students
| Measure | Cactus Medical Health and Technology Magnet Academy Palmdale, California | Mesquite Elementary Palmdale, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 8 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1309 of 1,334 | #4316 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #15235 of 15,369 | #44540 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 822 | 582 |
| Enrollment | 822 | 582 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.3% | 79% |
| Students per teacher | 21.1 | 27.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 20% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 8% | 27% |
| city | Palmdale | Palmdale |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mesquite Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.5 vs 7.8).
- •Mesquite Elementary does better on math proficiency (27% vs 8%).
- •Mesquite Elementary does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 20%).
- •Mesquite Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79% vs 89.3%).
- •Cactus Medical Health and Technology Magnet Academy does better on students per teacher (21.1 vs 27.7).
- •Cactus Medical Health and Technology Magnet Academy is the larger school with 822 students compared with 582.
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 Mesquite Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Mesquite Elementary ranks higher (20.5 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 Mesquite Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Palmdale and Palmdale in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cactus Medical Health and Technology Magnet Academy: 822. Mesquite Elementary: 582. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cactus Medical Health and Technology Magnet Academy and Mesquite Elementary rank in California?
Cactus Medical Health and Technology Magnet Academy is 1309th of 1,334 and Mesquite Elementary is 4316th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).