Pierce Elementary School
Pierce Elementary School serves 361 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Pierce Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is equal to the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Pierce Elementary School's student population of 361 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 361 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 16 teachers |
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School Comparison
Pierce Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Pierce Elementary School is 0.64, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #5695 out of 9602 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 34% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 36% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 3% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 38% | 54% |
| Black | 10% | 5% |
| White | 46% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.64 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 70% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 13% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Sierra Sands Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Pierce Elementary School is Burroughs High School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school is James Monroe Middle School (1.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Las Flores Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Ridgecrest Burroughs High School Math: 30% | Reading: 72%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,453 student10
0.3 miles
500 E. French St.
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 499-1800 0.3 9-12 1,453 - Ridgecrest Las Flores Elementary School Math: 45% | Reading: 56%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: K-5 | 492 students10
0.8 miles
720 W. Las Flores
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 499-1860 0.8 K-5 492 - Ridgecrest Mesquite Continuation High School Alternative School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 84 students10
0.9 miles
140 W. Drummond
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 499-1810 0.9 9-12 84 - Ridgecrest Gateway Elementary School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: K-5 | 398 students10
1.1 miles
501 S. Gateway
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 499-1850 1.1 K-5 398 - Ridgecrest James Monroe Middle School Math: 20% | Reading: 33%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 479 students10
1.3 miles
340 W. Church St.
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 499-1830 1.3 6-8 479
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