Ridgecrest, CA public schools

13 public schools. Tick schools to compare their trends.

Subject percentages show the share of students who met or exceeded the state standard.

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Burroughs High
Grades 9–12 · Sierra Sands Unified
25%
−7 vs state
75%
+18 vs state
38%
±0 vs state
3% Average of math, English and science: 43% in 2022-23 → 46% in 2025-26 53% 1,536 White 48%
Faller Elementary
Grades K–5 · Sierra Sands Unified
22%
−19 vs state
29%
−18 vs state
20%
−15 vs state
6% Average of math, English and science: 30% in 2022-23 → 24% in 2025-26 62% 516 White 43%
Gateway Elementary
Grades K–5 · Sierra Sands Unified
32%
−8 vs state
36%
−11 vs state
38%
+2 vs state
5% Average of math, English and science: 40% in 2022-23 → 35% in 2025-26 67% 346 White 47%
High Desert
Grades 7–12 Alternative · Sierra Sands Unified
13%
−19 vs state
40%
−17 vs state
33%
−5 vs state
Not enough years of data — —
James Monroe Middle
Grades 6–8 · Sierra Sands Unified
15%
−20 vs state · 2024-25
33%
−16 vs state · 2024-25
23%
−9 vs state · 2024-25
Average of math, English and science: 22% in 2021-22 → 24% in 2024-25 58% 490 White 47%
Las Flores Elementary
Grades K–5 · Sierra Sands Unified
35%
−6 vs state
38%
−9 vs state
33%
−2 vs state
4% Average of math, English and science: 39% in 2022-23 → 35% in 2025-26 47% 526 White 52%
Mesquite Continuation High
Grades 9–12 Alternative · Sierra Sands Unified
9%
−23 vs state
11%
−46 vs state
4%
−35 vs state
11% Average of math, English and science: 19% in 2022-23 → 8% in 2025-26 77% 95 White 52%
Murray Middle
Grades 6–8 · Sierra Sands Unified
20%
−17 vs state
37%
−13 vs state
22%
−14 vs state
Average of math, English and science: 24% in 2022-23 → 26% in 2025-26 56% 643 White 43%
Opportunities for Learning - Ridgecrest
Grades 7–12 Charter · Sierra Sands Unified
25%
−9 vs state
43%
−11 vs state
27%
−7 vs state
Not enough years of data — —
Pierce Elementary
Grades K–5 · Sierra Sands Unified
28%
−12 vs state
43%
−4 vs state
19%
−16 vs state
12% Average of math, English and science: 18% in 2022-23 → 30% in 2025-26 82% 297 Hispanic 40%
Richmond Elementary
Grades K–5 · Sierra Sands Unified
31%
−10 vs state
37%
−10 vs state
28%
−7 vs state
11% Average of math, English and science: 43% in 2022-23 → 32% in 2025-26 61% 364 White 44%
Ridgecrest Elem Acad for Language Music and Sci
Grades K–6 Charter · Ridgecrest Elem Acad for Language Music and Sci District
21%
−21 vs state
28%
−18 vs state
9%
−27 vs state
Average of math, English and science: 18% in 2022-23 → 19% in 2025-26 52% 239 Hispanic 52%
Vieweg STEM Academy
Grades K–8 · Sierra Sands Unified
54%
+15 vs state
58%
+10 vs state
50%
+15 vs state
Not enough years of data — —

Overall change: average of the three subjects, latest year vs. 3 years earlier (↑4% means the average rate went up 4 points, e.g. 82% → 86%; — means within ±2%). Low income = eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.