Cactus Medical Health and Technology Magnet Academy vs Orinda Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 517 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
Orinda Intermediate
Orinda · Public middle · Grades 6–8
822 students
| Measure | Cactus Medical Health and Technology Magnet Academy Palmdale, California | Orinda Intermediate Orinda, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 8 Lower 50% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #1309 of 1,334 | #16 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #15235 of 15,369 | #697 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 822 | 822 |
| Enrollment | 822 | 822 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.3% | 3.8% |
| Students per teacher | 21.1 | 19.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 20% | 85% |
| Math proficiency | 8% | 81% |
| city | Palmdale | Orinda |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Orinda Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.5 vs 7.8).
- •Orinda Intermediate does better on math proficiency (81% vs 8%).
- •Orinda Intermediate does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 20%).
- •Orinda Intermediate does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (3.8% vs 89.3%).
- •Orinda Intermediate does better on students per teacher (19.1 vs 21.1).
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 Orinda Intermediate?
On the Success Index (US), Orinda Intermediate ranks higher (85.5 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 Orinda Intermediate?
About 517 km in a straight line, between Palmdale and Orinda in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cactus Medical Health and Technology Magnet Academy: 822. Orinda Intermediate: 822. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cactus Medical Health and Technology Magnet Academy and Orinda Intermediate rank in California?
Cactus Medical Health and Technology Magnet Academy is 1309th of 1,334 and Orinda Intermediate is 16th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).