Serving 224 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Ridgecrest Elementary Academy For Language Music And Sci ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 224 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ridgecrest Elementary Academy For Language Music And Sci ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Ridgecrest Elementary Academy For Language Music And Sci's student population of 224 students has declined by 53% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 58% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
224 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Ridgecrest Elementary Academy For Language Music And Sci ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ridgecrest Elementary Academy For Language Music And Sci is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#8043 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
33%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
47%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
29%

Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1

American Indian
1%
1%

Asian
3%
12%

Hispanic
47%
56%

Black
8%
5%

White
31%
20%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
54%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ridgecrest Elementary Academy For Language Music And Sci's ranking?
Ridgecrest Elementary Academy For Language Music And Sci is ranked #8043 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Ridgecrest Elementary Academy For Language Music And Sci often compared to?
Ridgecrest Elementary Academy For Language Music And Sciis often viewed alongside schools like Gateway Elementary School, Pierce Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Ridgecrest Elementary Academy For Language Music And Sci?
224 students attend Ridgecrest Elementary Academy For Language Music And Sci.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Ridgecrest Elementary Academy For Language Music And Sci students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ridgecrest Elementary Academy For Language Music And Sci?
Ridgecrest Elementary Academy For Language Music And Sci has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Ridgecrest Elementary Academy For Language Music And Sci offer ?
Ridgecrest Elementary Academy For Language Music And Sci offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Ridgecrest Elementary Academy For Language Music And Sci part of?
Ridgecrest Elementary Academy For Language Music And Sci is part of Ridgecrest Elem Acad For Language Music And Sci School District.
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