CACTUS MIDDLE SCHOOL

Cactus Middle is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Palmdale Elementary school district, located in Palmdale, CA with about 855 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 38 teachers, Cactus Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Cactus Middle School is a public middle school located in Palmdale, California, serving students within the Palmdale School District. The school provides a traditional middle school curriculum for students in grades 6 through 8, emphasizing academic core subjects such as English language arts, mathematics, science, and history, while offering various extracurricular opportunities to support student development.

As part of the Palmdale School District, Cactus Middle School focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment aimed at preparing students for the transition to high school. The school utilizes its official district portal to maintain communication with families regarding academic calendars, district-wide policies, and campus-specific events. Its location on E. Ave. R-8 places it centrally within the community, making it a key educational hub for the local residential area.

For more information, contact Cactus Middle at (661) 273-0847 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

3243 E. Ave. R-8
Palmdale, CA 93550-5690
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CACTUS MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Palmdale, CA with about 855 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
855
Teachers:
38.52
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Supplemental Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 855 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending CACTUS MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 79% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
79.1%
Black or African American
15.0%
White
4.8%
Asian
0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%
Two or more races
0.2%

Female
50.3%
Male
49.7%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.