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Sierra Sands Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 5,087 students in Sierra Sands Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Sierra Sands Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
11 Schools
10,356 Schools
# Students
5,087 Students
5,417,014 Students
# Teachers
239 Teachers
267,522 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
District Rank
Sierra Sands Unified School District, which is ranked #1065 of all 1,931 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 81% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1044 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
29%
Graduation Rate
81%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.64
# American Indian Students
56 Students
26,121 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
191 Students
674,073 Students
% Asian Students
4%
12%
# Hispanic Students
1,612 Students
2,961,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
32%
55%
# Black Students
313 Students
259,506 Students
% Black Students
6%
5%
# White Students
2,610 Students
1,154,454 Students
% White Students
51%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
30 Students
23,322 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
269 Students
308,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
432
453,108
# Students in 1st Grade:
352
377,045
# Students in 2nd Grade:
375
379,902
# Students in 3rd Grade:
386
389,364
# Students in 4th Grade:
340
393,571
# Students in 5th Grade:
383
398,624
# Students in 6th Grade:
420
408,040
# Students in 7th Grade:
423
409,922
# Students in 8th Grade:
395
405,290
# Students in 9th Grade:
433
448,034
# Students in 10th Grade:
443
448,656
# Students in 11th Grade:
364
451,880
# Students in 12th Grade:
341
453,495
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,081 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has grown by 42% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,041 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$102 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$71 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,081
$21,485
Spending / Student
$14,041
$19,787
Best Sierra Sands Unified School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Burroughs High School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 E. French St.
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 499-1800
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 499-1800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,479 students
Rank: #22.
Gateway Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
501 S. Gateway
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 499-1850
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 499-1850
Grades: K-5
| 348 students
Rank: #33.
Las Flores Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
720 W. Las Flores
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 499-1860
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 499-1860
Grades: K-5
| 526 students
Rank: #44.
Richmond Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
348 Rowe St.
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 499-1840
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 499-1840
Grades: K-5
| 380 students
Rank: #55.
Faller Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1500 W. Upjohn St.
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 499-1690
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 499-1690
Grades: K-5
| 538 students
Rank: #66.
Murray Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 E. Drummond Ave.
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 499-1820
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 499-1820
Grades: 6-8
| 690 students
Rank: #77.
Inyokern Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6601 Locust St.
Inyokern, CA 93527
(760) 499-1683
Inyokern, CA 93527
(760) 499-1683
Grades: K-5
| 161 students
Rank: #88.
James Monroe Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
340 W. Church St.
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 499-1830
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 499-1830
Grades: 6-8
| 548 students
Rank: #99.
Mesquite Continuation High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
140 W. Drummond
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 499-1810
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 499-1810
Grades: 9-12
| 102 students
Rank: #1010.
Pierce Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
674 N. Gold Canyon
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 499-1670
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 499-1670
Grades: K-5
| 315 students
Rank: n/an/a
1327 N. Norma St.
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 499-1703
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 499-1703
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Sierra Sands Unified School District?
Sierra Sands Unified School District manages 11 public schools serving 5,087 students.
What is the rank of Sierra Sands Unified School District?
Sierra Sands Unified School District is ranked #1065 out of 1,931 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Sierra Sands Unified School District?
51% of Sierra Sands Unified School District students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sierra Sands Unified School District?
Sierra Sands Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Sierra Sands Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,041 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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