Muroc Joint Unified School District

17100 Foothill Ave.
North Edwards, CA 93523-3533
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Muroc Joint Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,802 students in Muroc Joint Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Muroc Joint Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
6 Schools
10,360 Schools
# Students
1,802 Students
5,825,797 Students
# Teachers
98 Teachers
267,978 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Muroc Joint Unified School District, which is ranked #1266 of all 1,908 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#1235 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
21%
34%
37%
47%
29%
29%
85%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.72
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
3%
12%
% Hispanic
35%
56%
% Black
8%
5%
% White
35%
20%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
18%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $39,900 is higher than the state median of $19,978. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $35,254 is higher than the state median of $18,399. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$72 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$64 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$39,900
$19,978
Spending / Student
$35,254
$18,399

Best Muroc Joint Unified School District Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
William A. Bailey Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1565 Bailey Ave.
Edwards, CA 93523
(760) 306-4991
Gr: K-2 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #22.
Irving L. Branch Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1577 Payne Ave.
Edwards, CA 93523
(760) 306-4966
Gr: 3-6 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #33.
Desert Junior-senior High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1575 Payne Ave.
Edwards, CA 93523
(760) 306-4964
Gr: 7-12 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #44.
Boron Junior-senior High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
26831 Prospect St.
Boron, CA 93516
(760) 762-5121
Gr: 7-12 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #55.
West Boron Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
12300 Del Oro St.
Boron, CA 93516
(760) 762-5430
Gr: K-6 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: n/an/a
Mcgowan (Robert) High (continuation School)
Alternative School
26831 Prospect St.
Boron, CA 93516
(760) 762-5121
Gr: 9-12 | 8 students Minority enrollment: 75%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Muroc Joint Unified School District?
Muroc Joint Unified School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,802 students.
What is the rank of Muroc Joint Unified School District?
Muroc Joint Unified School District is ranked #1266 out of 1,908 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Muroc Joint Unified School District?
35% of Muroc Joint Unified School District students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 18% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Muroc Joint Unified School District?
Muroc Joint Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Muroc Joint Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $35,254 is higher than the state median of $18,399. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 1,802 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • : 85% (Top 50% in CA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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