Cactus Medical Health and Technology Magnet Academy vs Palmdale Aerospace Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.5 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
Palmdale Aerospace Academy
Palmdale · Charter other · Grades K–12
2,259 students
| Measure | Cactus Medical Health and Technology Magnet Academy Palmdale, California | Palmdale Aerospace Academy Palmdale, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 8 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #1309 of 1,334 | – |
| National rank | #15235 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Other |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 822 | 2,259 |
| Enrollment | 822 | 2,259 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.3% | 72.5% |
| Students per teacher | 21.1 | 25.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 20% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 8% | 24% |
| city | Palmdale | Palmdale |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Palmdale Aerospace Academy does better on math proficiency (24% vs 8%).
- •Palmdale Aerospace Academy does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 20%).
- •Palmdale Aerospace Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.5% vs 89.3%).
- •Cactus Medical Health and Technology Magnet Academy does better on students per teacher (21.1 vs 25.1).
- •Palmdale Aerospace Academy is the larger school with 2,259 students compared with 822.
- •Cactus Medical Health and Technology Magnet Academy is a public school while Palmdale Aerospace Academy 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 Medical Health and Technology Magnet Academy better than Palmdale Aerospace Academy?
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 Palmdale Aerospace Academy?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Palmdale and Palmdale in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cactus Medical Health and Technology Magnet Academy: 822. Palmdale Aerospace Academy: 2,259. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cactus Medical Health and Technology Magnet Academy and Palmdale Aerospace Academy rank in California?
Cactus Medical Health and Technology Magnet Academy is 1309th of 1,334 and Palmdale Aerospace Academy is unranked among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).