Cactus Middle School

1220 East Kortsen Rd, Casa Grande, AZ 85222 | (520) 836-2111
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Student Enrollment: 954
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5 out of 5 | 2 Reviews
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School Description

School Summary and Highlights
Additional Contact Information
  • Mailing Address: 1220 E. Kortsen Road, Casa Grande, AZ 85222
School Operational Details
  • Title I Eligible
School District Details

Faculty Details and Student Enrollment

Students and Faculty
  • Total Students Enrolled: 954
  • Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 45.5
  • Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 21.0
Students Gender Breakdown
  • Males: 481 (50.4%)
  • Females: 473 (49.6%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
  • Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 101 (10.6%)
  • Eligible for Free Lunch: 417 (43.7%)
  • Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 518 (54.3%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
Cactus Middle School Student Race Distribution
  Number Percent
American Indian505.2%
Black545.7%
Asian242.5%
Hispanic47049.3%
White35637.3%
Number of Students Per Grade
Number of Students Per Grade For Cactus Middle School
  Number Percent
6th Grade32434.0%
7th Grade32834.4%
8th Grade30231.7%
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
  • Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 57%
  • Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:43%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
  • Average Teaching Experience: 10 Years
  • Average Salary: $43,733
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
Cactus Middle School Teacher Experience in Years
  Salary Percent
1-5 Years of Teaching Experience$38,56927%
More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience$45,59874%
Source: AZ Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010

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2 reviews for Cactus Middle School

  • Reviewed by Parent/Guardian on February 11, 2010
  • Rating: 5 (5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
  • I can't believe what wonderful teachers are at this school. They care about the students and the school has a zero tolerance on such things as bullying, misbehavior, and disrespect to fellow students and teachers.

    Well done!
  • Reviewed by Student on December 06, 2006
  • Rating: 5 (5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
  • OKAY I HAVE BEEN GOING TO THIS SCHOOL FOR 2 YEARS ALREADY IM IN 7TH GARDE RIGHT NOW.THIS SCHOOL IS VERY IMPORTANT TO ME I HAVE MY FRIENDS MY TEACHERS.THIS IS THE BEST SCHOOL SO FAR I HAVE TO ADMIT IT IS BETTER THAN MY OLD SCHOOL "Ira A Murphy" IN PEORIA AZ,I WILL ADMIT I GOT IN TROUBLE A COUPLE OF TIMES BUT THIS SCHOOL IS STILL NUMBER {#}1!!!

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