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%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,803 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 35%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 67% 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
10,323 Schools
# Students
1,803 Students
5,788,587 Students
# Teachers
103 Teachers
267,491 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Muroc Joint Unified School District, which is ranked #1268 of all 1,903 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.
Overall District Rank
#1235 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
29%
Graduation Rate
85%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)39.5%
27.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.72
0.63
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
Showing 1999–2013. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
4%
12%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
38%
56%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
7%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
33%
20%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
18%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,528 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,022. The school district revenue/student has declined by 44% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,949 is higher than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has declined by 37% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$42 MM
$150,628 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$45 MM
$130,845 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$23,528
$26,022
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$24,949
$22,604
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Muroc Joint Unified School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
William A. Bailey Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1565 Bailey Ave.
Edwards, CA 93523
(760) 306-4991
Edwards, CA 93523
(760) 306-4991
Gr: K-2 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #22.
Irving L. Branch Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1577 Payne Ave.
Edwards, CA 93523
(760) 306-4966
Edwards, CA 93523
(760) 306-4966
Gr: 3-6 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #33.
Desert Junior-senior High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1575 Payne Ave.
Edwards, CA 93523
(760) 306-4964
Edwards, CA 93523
(760) 306-4964
Gr: 7-12 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #44.
Boron Junior-senior High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
26831 Prospect St.
Boron, CA 93516
(760) 762-5121
Boron, CA 93516
(760) 762-5121
Gr: 7-12 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #55.
West Boron Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
12300 Del Oro St.
Boron, CA 93516
(760) 762-5430
Boron, CA 93516
(760) 762-5430
Gr: K-6 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: n/an/a
Mcgowan (Robert) High (continuation School)
Alternative School
26831 Prospect St.
Boron, CA 93516
(760) 762-5121
Boron, CA 93516
(760) 762-5121
Gr: 7-12 | 23 students Minority enrollment: 61%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Muroc Joint Unified School District?
Muroc Joint Unified School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,803 students.
What is the rank of Muroc Joint Unified School District?
Muroc Joint Unified School District is ranked #1268 out of 1,903 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%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Muroc Joint Unified School District?
38% of Muroc Joint Unified School District students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 18% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Muroc Joint Unified School District?
Muroc Joint Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, 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 $24,949 is higher than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has declined by 37% over four school years.
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