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James Monroe Middle

Ridgecrest, CA

PublicMiddle · Grades 6–8
340 West Church St., Ridgecrest, CA 93555(760) 499-1830
Test scores
California state tests, 2024–25

English language arts

430 students tested

32.6% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 35.5% did.

  • Exceeded8.4%
  • Met24.2%
  • Nearly met24.9%
  • Not met42.6%

Math

429 students tested

15.4% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 15.5% did.

  • Exceeded5.6%
  • Met9.8%
  • Nearly met22.6%
  • Not met62.0%
Discipline
State and federal reports

California Department of Education

15.6% of students were suspended at least once in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Enrolled during the year586527
Suspended in or out of school14.0% · 8215.6% · 82
Suspensions210239
Violence with injury4648
Violence without injury146174
Weapons11
Drugs1216
Defiance only20
Other30

Each suspension is listed under its most serious offense.

U.S. Department of Education

Measure2021–222023–24
Enrolled in the fall492541
Suspended out of school23.6% · 11614.2% · 77
Suspended in school0.0% · 03.1% · 17
Expelled0.0% · 00.6% · 3
Attendance
California Department of Education

30.6% of students were chronically absent in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Students counted569516
Chronically absent31.5% · 17930.6% · 158

Chronically absent means missing 10% or more of the school days a student was enrolled.

School Profile

Location

Town, Remote

Enrollment

542 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

20:1

Demographics
Hispanic/Latino29.0%
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White50.4%
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Black or African American9.8%
x
Asian2.0%
x
Two or More Races6.8%
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American Indian or Alaska Native0.9%
x
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.9%
x
Public school directory

NCES ID 063680006235

District
Sierra Sands Unified
Status
Open
School category
Regular School
Charter
No
Virtual instruction
No virtual instruction
Enrollment
542 students
Teachers (FTE)
27

Sources