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Elementary Schools in Ridgecrest, California

Below Average2024–25 data8 schools · avg 34.3/100

Ridgecrest, California has 8 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 34.3/100 — 9.5 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Burroughs High at 53/100, where 27.0% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Ridgecrest schools average 15.3% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 31.0% (above the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
34.3
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
42.4
10.8 – 53.2
Avg Exceeded %
15.3%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
31.0%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
8
With Scope Scores

How Ridgecrest schools compare

Ridgecrest's 8 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 34.3 — 9.5 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 10.8 to 53.2, a 42.4-point spread.

The top-ranked school is Burroughs High with a Scope Score of 53 and 27.0% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism in Ridgecrest averages 31.0%, which is below the state average of 18.1%.

How we score · Scope Score weights exceeded (40%), met (22%), growth (15%), absenteeism (10%), suspension (5%), ELPAC (5%), baseline (3%)

Schools in Ridgecrest ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolExceededScore
1Burroughs High
Sierra Sands Unified Building Momentum
27.0%Solid
53/100
2Las Flores Elementary
Sierra Sands Unified Building Momentum
20.6%Developing
45/100
3Richmond Elementary
Sierra Sands Unified Building Momentum
21.9%Developing
44/100
4Gateway Elementary
Sierra Sands Unified Building Momentum
19.2%Developing
38/100
5Faller Elementary
Sierra Sands Unified Building Momentum
12.3%Developing
36/100
6Pierce Elementary
Sierra Sands Unified Building Momentum
11.3%Needs Support
26/100
7Murray Middle
Sierra Sands Unified Building Momentum
7.8%Needs Support
20/100
8Mesquite Continuation High
Sierra Sands Unified Building Momentum
2.6%Needs Support
11/100

Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology

Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.

Private Schools in Ridgecrest

Private schools don't participate in California's standardized testing (CAASPP) and cannot be scored or ranked. Showing enrollment, student-teacher ratio, and affiliation where available.

St. Ann School
Roman Catholic · Grades Pre-K-8 · 141 students
14:1Private
Immanuel Christian School
Amish · Grades Pre-K-11 · 82 students
9:1Private
Heritage Montessori School
Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K-5 · 37 students
6:1Private
Heritage Montessori Elementary School
Nonsectarian · Grades 1-5 · 27 students
8:1Private
Ridgecrest Adventist Elementary
Pentecostal · Grades Pre-K-8 · 21 students
11:1Private

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Ridgecrest

  • Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
  • Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
  • Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
  • Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
  • Parent and community engagement levels
  • Quality of special education and gifted programs
  • How school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Ridgecrest good?
Ridgecrest's 8 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 34.3/100, which is 9.5 points below the California state average of 43.8. 15.3% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.6%). The Scope Score weights six dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC proficiency (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in Ridgecrest?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Ridgecrest is Burroughs High with a Scope Score of 53/100 and 27.0% of students exceeding the state standard. Rankings are based on SchoolScope's 2025 Scope Score, which measures academic performance and school climate using publicly available California data. See full methodology.
How do Ridgecrest schools compare to the state average?
Ridgecrest elementary schools average a Scope Score of 34.3 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (9.5 points below). The exceeded rate averages 15.3% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 31.0% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 10.8 to 53.2, a 42.4-point spread.
How many schools are in Ridgecrest?
Ridgecrest has 8 ranked elementary schools with Scope Scores. Schools are ranked using a weighted composite of CAASPP test performance, growth trajectory, chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Schools with insufficient testing data are not ranked.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score separates students who "exceeded" from those who "met" the standard — revealing whether a school pushes students beyond proficiency or paces toward it. Full methodology and weights.

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