Serving 168 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Ridgecrest Elementary 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 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 168 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ridgecrest Elementary For Language Music And Sci ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Ridgecrest Elementary For Language Music And Sci's student population of 168 students has declined by 64% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 70% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
168 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ridgecrest Elementary For Language Music And Sci ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ridgecrest Elementary 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
#2128 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
12%
Hispanic
47%
56%
Black
5%
5%
White
33%
21%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ridgecrest Elementary For Language Music And Sci's ranking?
Ridgecrest Elementary For Language Music And Sci is ranked #2128 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Ridgecrest Elementary For Language Music And Sci often compared to?
Ridgecrest Elementary 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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Ridgecrest Elementary For Language Music And Sci?
168 students attend Ridgecrest Elementary For Language Music And Sci.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Ridgecrest Elementary For Language Music And Sci students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ridgecrest Elementary For Language Music And Sci?
Ridgecrest Elementary For Language Music And Sci has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Ridgecrest Elementary For Language Music And Sci offer ?
Ridgecrest Elementary For Language Music And Sci offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Ridgecrest Elementary For Language Music And Sci part of?
Ridgecrest Elementary For Language Music And Sci is part of Ridgecrest Elem Acad For Language Music And Sci School District.
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