Cactus Canyon Junior High vs Leading Edge Academy at East Mesa
Leading Edge Academy at East Mesa has a higher overall rating of 6.2/10 compared to 3.9/10. Cactus Canyon Junior High is significantly larger with 620 students, about 2.3× the size of Leading Edge Academy at East Mesa (266). In math proficiency, Leading Edge Academy at East Mesa leads at 47.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Cactus Canyon Junior High
Apache Junction, AZ
3.9/10
Middle School6th – 8th
620 students
Leading Edge Academy at East Mesa
Gilbert, AZ
6.2/10
SchoolKindergarten – 12thCharter
266 students
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| Metric | Cactus Canyon Junior High | Leading Edge Academy at East Mesa |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 3.9 / 10 | 6.2 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 3.4 | 4.6 |
| Growth Score | 4.5 | 7.4 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | — |
| Environment Score | 3.8 | 6.4 |
| State Rank | #1,891 of 2,019 | #1,096 of 2,019 |
| State Percentile | 6th | 46th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Cactus Canyon Junior High | Leading Edge Academy at East Mesa |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 27.0% | 47.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 25.0% | 47.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Cactus Canyon Junior High | Leading Edge Academy at East Mesa |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Middle School | School |
| Grades | 6th – 8th | Kindergarten – 12th |
| Enrollment | 620 | 266 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 20.0:1 | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | — |
| District | Apache Junction Unified District (4443) | LEAD Charter Schools (79967) |
| City | Apache Junction | Gilbert |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Apache Junction (85120) | Gilbert (85296) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $53,921 | $117,120 |
| Median Home Value | $162,900 | $496,200 |
| Median Rent | $958 | $2,141 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 13.9% | 49.1% |
| Poverty Rate | 11.4% | 4.7% |
| Avg Commute | 28 min | 26 min |