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Hesperia 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 school year, there are 25 public schools serving 22,309 students in Hesperia Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Hesperia Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
25 Schools
10,378 Schools
# Students
22,309 Students
5,877,829 Students
# Teachers
952 Teachers
267,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1
District Rank
Hesperia Unified School District, which is ranked #1615 of all 1,939 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 92% has decreased from 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1589 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
29%
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.44
0.63
# American Indian Students
60 Students
27,207 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
288 Students
696,650 Students
% Asian Students
1%
12%
# Hispanic Students
16,303 Students
3,281,593 Students
% Hispanic Students
73%
56%
# Black Students
1,392 Students
296,698 Students
% Black Students
6%
5%
# White Students
3,826 Students
1,235,110 Students
% White Students
17%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
77 Students
24,653 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
362 Students
309,952 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
18
# Students in K Grade:
1,682
469,575
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,488
408,278
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,600
421,129
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,690
426,453
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,640
432,771
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,669
440,675
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,693
440,627
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,616
434,997
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,745
455,821
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,886
484,176
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,960
494,854
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,829
478,576
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,811
489,879
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,323 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,801. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,133 is less than the state median of $18,236. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$342 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$293 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,323
$19,801
Spending / Student
$13,133
$18,236
Best Hesperia Unified School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Krystal School Of Science Math & Technology
(Math: 44% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
17160 Krystal Dr.
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 948-3611
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 948-3611
Grades: K-6
| 858 students
Rank: #22.
Mesquite Trails Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
13884 Mesquite St.
Hesperia, CA 92344
(760) 949-3149
Hesperia, CA 92344
(760) 949-3149
Grades: K-6
| 840 students
Rank: #33.
Sultana High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
17311 Sultana Ave.
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 947-6777
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 947-6777
Grades: 9-12
| 2,078 students
Rank: #44.
Topaz Preparatory Academy
(Math: 26% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14110 Beech St.
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 244-4622
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 244-4622
Grades: K-6
| 696 students
Rank: #55.
Cypress School Of The Arts
(Math: 23% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10365 Cypress Ave.
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 949-2596
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 949-2596
Grades: K-6
| 748 students
Rank: #66.
Carmel Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9321 Glendale Ave.
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 947-3188
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 947-3188
Grades: K-6
| 796 students
Rank: #77.
Oak Hills High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7625 Cataba Rd.
Hesperia, CA 92344
(760) 244-2283
Hesperia, CA 92344
(760) 244-2283
Grades: 9-12
| 2,458 students
Rank: #88.
Maple Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10616 Maple St.
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 244-3096
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 244-3096
Grades: K-6
| 868 students
Rank: #99.
Hesperia High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9898 Maple Ave.
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 244-9898
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 244-9898
Grades: 9-12
| 2,223 students
Rank: #1010.
Cedar Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
13565 Cedar St.
Hesperia, CA 92344
(760) 244-6093
Hesperia, CA 92344
(760) 244-6093
Grades: 7-8
| 1,018 students
Rank: #1111.
Hesperia Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
16527 1/2 Lemon St.
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 244-1771
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 244-1771
Grades: 7-12
| 11 students
Rank: #1212.
Juniper Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9400 I Ave.
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 244-6161
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 244-6161
Grades: K-6
| 676 students
Rank: #1313.
Hollyvale Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11645 Hollyvale Ave.
Victorville, CA 92392
(760) 947-3484
Victorville, CA 92392
(760) 947-3484
Grades: K-6
| 371 students
Rank: #1414.
Mesa Grande Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9172 3rd Ave.
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 244-3709
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 244-3709
Grades: K-6
| 595 students
Rank: #1515.
Hesperia Junior High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10275 Cypress Ave.
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 244-9386
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 244-9386
Grades: 7-8
| 1,116 students
Rank: #1616.
Ranchero Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
17607 Ranchero Rd.
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 948-0175
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 948-0175
Grades: 7-8
| 1,118 students
Rank: #1717.
Cottonwood Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8850 Cottonwood Ave.
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 949-1390
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 949-1390
Grades: K-6
| 851 students
Rank: #1818.
Eucalyptus Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
11224 10th Ave.
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 949-0815
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 949-0815
Grades: K-6
| 698 students
Rank: #1919.
Joshua Circle Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
10140 8th Ave.
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 244-6133
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 244-6133
Grades: K-6
| 648 students
Rank: #2020.
Mission Crest Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
13065 Muscatel St.
Hesperia, CA 92344
(760) 949-8265
Hesperia, CA 92344
(760) 949-8265
Grades: K-6
| 856 students
Rank: #2121.
Shadow Ridge
Alternative School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
15776 Main St., Ste. 5
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 949-8267
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 949-8267
Grades: K-12
| 673 students
Rank: #2222.
Lime Street Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
16852 Lime St.
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 244-0512
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 244-0512
Grades: K-6
| 874 students
Rank: #2323.
Canyon Ridge High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
12850 Muscatel Ave.
Hesperia, CA 92344
(760) 244-6530
Hesperia, CA 92344
(760) 244-6530
Grades: 9-12
| 226 students
Rank: #2424.
Kingston Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7473 Kingston Ave.
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 244-8869
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 244-8869
Grades: K-6
| 741 students
Rank: #2525.
Mojave High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
16633 Lemon St.
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 948-3999
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 948-3999
Grades: 9-12
| 272 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hesperia Unified School District?
Hesperia Unified School District manages 25 public schools serving 22,309 students.
What is the rank of Hesperia Unified School District?
Hesperia Unified School District is ranked #1615 out of 1,939 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 Hesperia Unified School District?
73% of Hesperia Unified School District students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hesperia Unified School District?
Hesperia Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Hesperia Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,133 is less than the state median of $18,236. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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