Cactus Medical Health and Technology Magnet Academy vs Space Aeronautics Gateway to Exploration Magnet Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 2.2 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
Space Aeronautics Gateway to Exploration Magnet Academy
Palmdale · Public middle · Grades 6–8
747 students
| Measure | Cactus Medical Health and Technology Magnet Academy Palmdale, California | Space Aeronautics Gateway to Exploration Magnet Academy Palmdale, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 8 Lower 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1309 of 1,334 | #1304 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #15235 of 15,369 | #15220 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 822 | 747 |
| Enrollment | 822 | 747 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.3% | 90.2% |
| Students per teacher | 21.1 | 19.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 20% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 8% | 6% |
| city | Palmdale | Palmdale |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (7.8 vs 8.2).
- •Cactus Medical Health and Technology Magnet Academy does better on math proficiency (8% vs 6%).
- •Cactus Medical Health and Technology Magnet Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.3% vs 90.2%).
- •Space Aeronautics Gateway to Exploration Magnet Academy does better on students per teacher (19.7 vs 21.1).
- •Cactus Medical Health and Technology Magnet Academy is the larger school with 822 students compared with 747.
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 Space Aeronautics Gateway to Exploration Magnet 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 Space Aeronautics Gateway to Exploration Magnet Academy?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Palmdale and Palmdale in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cactus Medical Health and Technology Magnet Academy: 822. Space Aeronautics Gateway to Exploration Magnet Academy: 747. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cactus Medical Health and Technology Magnet Academy and Space Aeronautics Gateway to Exploration Magnet Academy rank in California?
Cactus Medical Health and Technology Magnet Academy is 1309th of 1,334 and Space Aeronautics Gateway to Exploration Magnet Academy is 1304th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).