Branch (Irving L.) Elementary School (Closed 2023)

Branch (Irving L.) Elementary School serves 422 students in grades 9-12. 
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 was equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 46% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
422 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
8%
12%
Hispanic
9%
56%
Black
19%
5%
White
54%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
46%
0.55
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Branch (Irving L.) Elementary School?
422 students attend Branch (Irving L.) Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Branch (Irving L.) Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Branch (Irving L.) Elementary School?
Branch (Irving L.) Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Branch (Irving L.) Elementary School offer ?
Branch (Irving L.) Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Branch (Irving L.) Elementary School part of?
Branch (Irving L.) Elementary School is part of Muroc Joint Unified School District.

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