Cactus Medical Health and Technology Magnet Academy vs Shadow Hills Engineering and Design Magnet Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 4.3 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
Shadow Hills Engineering and Design Magnet Academy
Palmdale · Public middle · Grades 6–8
813 students
| Measure | Cactus Medical Health and Technology Magnet Academy Palmdale, California | Shadow Hills Engineering and Design Magnet Academy Palmdale, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 8 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1309 of 1,334 | #1095 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #15235 of 15,369 | #14455 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 822 | 813 |
| Enrollment | 822 | 813 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.3% | 83% |
| Students per teacher | 21.1 | 22.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 20% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 8% | 20% |
| city | Palmdale | Palmdale |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shadow Hills Engineering and Design Magnet Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (15.9 vs 7.8).
- •Shadow Hills Engineering and Design Magnet Academy does better on math proficiency (20% vs 8%).
- •Shadow Hills Engineering and Design Magnet Academy does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 20%).
- •Shadow Hills Engineering and Design Magnet Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83% vs 89.3%).
- •Cactus Medical Health and Technology Magnet Academy does better on students per teacher (21.1 vs 22.6).
- •Cactus Medical Health and Technology Magnet Academy is the larger school with 822 students compared with 813.
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 Shadow Hills Engineering and Design Magnet Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Shadow Hills Engineering and Design Magnet Academy ranks higher (15.9 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 Shadow Hills Engineering and Design Magnet Academy?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Palmdale and Palmdale in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cactus Medical Health and Technology Magnet Academy: 822. Shadow Hills Engineering and Design Magnet Academy: 813. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cactus Medical Health and Technology Magnet Academy and Shadow Hills Engineering and Design Magnet Academy rank in California?
Cactus Medical Health and Technology Magnet Academy is 1309th of 1,334 and Shadow Hills Engineering and Design Magnet Academy is 1095th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).