- Enrollment
- 723
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Casa Grande, AZ
Cactus Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Cactus Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 040171002213
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cactus Middle School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Arizona schools.
- #11 of 19
- public schools in Casa Grande · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.4:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 48.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Cactus Middle School has class sizes larger than 72% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cactus Middle School ranks #11 of 19 public schools in Casa Grande, AZ.
School address
District: Casa Grande Elementary District (4446) · Arizona
NCES ID 040171002213 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Cactus Middle School held near 750 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-29 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 38.5 → 37.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-29 students YoY 040171002213 · Casa Grande, AZ Middle · MID · TRAD
737 enr · 19.4:1 · 48.9% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Villago Middle School (723 students)
Cactus Middle School held near 750 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-29 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 38.5 → 37.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Cactus Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Cactus Middle School
737 students
- Villago Middle
Villago Middle School
723 students
- Mccartney Ranc
Mccartney Ranch Elementary School
668 students
- Casa Grande Mi
Casa Grande Middle School
648 students
- Palo Verde Sch
Palo Verde School
548 students
- Cottonwood Ele
Cottonwood Elementary School
515 students
What this shows Cactus Middle School reports 737 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cactus Middle School compares
Cactus Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.4:1 | ▲ 14% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.9% | ▲ 1% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 737 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.4:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
737
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.4:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 72% in Arizona - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
72.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,237
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,502
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 737 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
153
in-school suspensions + 215 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 49.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 68.0%
White 19.3%
African American 5.4%
Two or More 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.6%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 68.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.5, Cactus Middle School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Casa Grande Elementary District (4446) reports $10,237 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cactus Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villago Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mccartney Ranch Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Casa Grande Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Palo Verde School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cottonwood Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cactus Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 668
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 648
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 548
- Students per teacher
- 26.1:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 515
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Similar middle schools in Casa Grande
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~737 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cactus Middle School
How many students attend Cactus Middle School?
Cactus Middle School has 737 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Casa Grande, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 779 (2022-23) → 750 (2023-24), nearly flat (-29).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cactus Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cactus Middle School is 19.4:1, which is 14% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cactus Middle School?
48.9% of students at Cactus Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cactus Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Cactus Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 68.0% of enrollment, in Casa Grande, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cactus Middle School?
Cactus Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cactus Middle School rank among public schools in Casa Grande?
By Resource Investment Index, Cactus Middle School ranks #11 of 19 public schools in Casa Grande, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Casa Grande on the city page.
What other schools are in Casa Grande Elementary District (4446)?
Besides Cactus Middle School, Casa Grande Elementary District (4446) also operates Villago Middle School (723 students), Mccartney Ranch Elementary School (668 students), and Casa Grande Middle School (648 students). See the Casa Grande Elementary District (4446) district page for the complete list.