How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Cactus Middle School | Desert Willow Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | CASA GRANDE, AZ | CASA GRANDE, AZ |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | other |
| Enrollment | 737 | 505 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 20.5:1 | 20.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 48.9% | 43.9% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Cactus Middle School | Desert Willow Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,940 | $11,940 |
| District | Casa Grande Elementary District (4446) | Casa Grande Elementary District (4446) |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Cactus Middle School | Desert Willow Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 19.3% | 28.7% |
| African American | 5.4% | 5.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 68.0% | 57.2% |
| Asian | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2.6% | 2.6% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 3.8% | 4.4% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Cactus Middle School | Desert Willow Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 737:1 | 505:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 72.5% | 61.8% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 153 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.