Cactus Canyon Junior High
Apache Junction, AZ · Middle School · Grades 6-8
Performance Overview
About This School
Cactus Canyon Junior High is a middle school located in Apache Junction, Arizona. The school serves 702 students in grades 6-8.
With a DataScore of 45/100 (D), Cactus Canyon Junior High performs below the state average for Arizona. The school has experienced declining performance over the past three years.
50% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, which is factored into the resource access component of the DataScore.
Other Schools in Apache Junction Unified District (4443)
Frequently Asked Questions
Cactus Canyon Junior High has a DataScore of 45/100 (Grade D), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), and resource access (35%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
Cactus Canyon Junior High has 702 students enrolled in grades 6-8. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.5:1.
Cactus Canyon Junior High has experienced a decline with a 3-year growth score of -11.
The DataScore (0-100, A-F) grades every US public school based on academic outcomes: proficiency rates (35%), 3-year growth trend (30%), graduation rate for high schools (20%), and resource access (15%). Unlike other ratings, it focuses on what students actually achieve.
Cactus Canyon Junior High is part of the Apache Junction Unified District (4443) in Apache Junction, Arizona. You can view all schools in this district and compare their performance on the district page.
DataScore is calculated from NCES proficiency rates, 3-year growth trends, graduation rates (high schools), and resource access indicators.