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Faller Elementary School vs. Pierce Elementary School

Should you attend Faller Elementary School or Pierce Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Faller Elementary School
1500 West Upjohn St.
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Pierce Elementary School
674 North Gold Canyon
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings
n/a

Pierce Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 504 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Faller Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 318 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Pierce Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
504 students
318 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Faller Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Pierce Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Faller Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Pierce Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
16 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Faller Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Pierce Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
20:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Faller Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Sierra Sands Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Pierce Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Sierra Sands Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#5424 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
#7963 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Faller Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Pierce Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
25%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Faller Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Sierra Sands Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pierce Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Sierra Sands Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
38%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Faller Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Sierra Sands Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pierce Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Sierra Sands Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
20-29%
(Top 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Faller Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Sierra Sands Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pierce Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Sierra Sands Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Faller Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Pierce Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
98
56
Grade 1 Students
86
52
Grade 2 Students
81
40
Grade 3 Students
90
49
Grade 4 Students
87
65
Grade 5 Students
62
56

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Faller Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Sierra Sands Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2015-16 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Pierce Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Sierra Sands Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Faller Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Sierra Sands Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Pierce Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Sierra Sands Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
37%
39%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Faller Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Sierra Sands Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Pierce Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Sierra Sands Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
6%
19%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Faller Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Sierra Sands Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Pierce Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Sierra Sands Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
46%
33%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Faller Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Sierra Sands Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Pierce Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Sierra Sands Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Faller Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Sierra Sands Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2014-15 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Pierce Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Sierra Sands Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2011-12 school year.
% Two or more races
8%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Faller Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Sierra Sands Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Pierce Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Sierra Sands Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.65
0.71
This chart showcases the diversity score of Faller Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Sierra Sands Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Pierce Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Sierra Sands Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
75%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Faller Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Sierra Sands Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Pierce Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Sierra Sands Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Faller Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Sierra Sands Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Pierce Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Sierra Sands Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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