Best High Schools in Ridgecrest, CA

Ridgecrest, CA has 5 high schools with 2,434 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Ridgecrest score 25% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Ridgecrest underperform expectations.

1. Burroughs High

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Sierra Sands Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1479 Students

2. Trona High

D-

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Trona Joint Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 116 Students

3. Mesquite Continuation High

D-

SchoolGrade

14%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Sierra Sands Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 102 Students

4. California City High

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Mojave Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 655 Students

Best Middle Schools in Ridgecrest, CA

Ridgecrest, CA has 3 middle schools with 1,739 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Ridgecrest score 25% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 24% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Ridgecrest meet expectations.

1. Murray Middle

C-

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Sierra Sands Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 690 Students

2. James Monroe Middle

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Sierra Sands Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 548 Students

3. California City Middle

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Mojave Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 501 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Ridgecrest, CA

Ridgecrest, CA has 14 elementary schools with 3,925 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Ridgecrest score 23% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 28% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Ridgecrest don't meet expectations.

1. Las Flores Elementary

C+

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Sierra Sands Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 526 Students

2. Richmond Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Sierra Sands Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 380 Students

3. Gateway Elementary

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Sierra Sands Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 348 Students

4. Ridgecrest Elem Acad For Language Music And Sci

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Ridgecrest Elem Acad For Language Music And Sci District • Charter • Grades KG - 6 • 183 Students

5. Faller Elementary

D+

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Sierra Sands Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 538 Students

6. Pierce Elementary

D-

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Sierra Sands Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 315 Students

7. Inyokern Elementary

D-

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Sierra Sands Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 161 Students

8. Trona Elementary

D-

SchoolGrade

13%

Actual Test Scores

16%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Trona Joint Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 131 Students

9. Heritage Montessori Elementary School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Heritage Montessori Elementary School • Private • Grades 1 - 5 • 27 Students

10. Ridgecrest Adventist Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Ridgecrest Adventist Elementary • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 21 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Ridgecrest, CA

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Ridgecrest, CA has a total population of 31,078 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 32% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Ridgecrest, CA

8,098

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

91%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

32%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Ridgecrest, CA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

D+

26.91 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D+

4.06 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D

22.86 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Ridgecrest, CA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Ridgecrest, CA.

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

3,750 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

63 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Ridgecrest, CA Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Projected Test Scores: 31%
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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