Schools in 93555 — Ridgecrest, California
93555 has 8 ranked schools averaging 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.
How 93555 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Burroughs High with a Scope Score of 53 and 27.0% of students exceeding standard.
Chronic absenteeism across 93555 averages 31.0%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.
How 93555 compares to nearby zip codes
School archetypes in 93555
Hidden gems: 3 schools in 93555 are classified as Growth Engine (2) or On the Rise — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.
Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more
All schools in 93555
| # | School | Score | County | Exceeded | Met+ | Absent | Susp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Burroughs High Sierra Sands Unified Building Momentum | 53 | Kern | 27.0% | 50.4% | 26.6% | 7.5% |
| 2 | Las Flores Elementary Sierra Sands Unified Growth Engine | 45 | Kern | 20.6% | 48.2% | 17.4% | 0.8% |
| 3 | Richmond Elementary Sierra Sands Unified Growth Engine | 44 | Kern | 21.9% | 43.0% | 30.1% | 4.0% |
| 4 | Gateway Elementary Sierra Sands Unified On the Rise | 38 | Kern | 19.2% | 39.9% | 25.4% | 2.4% |
| 5 | Faller Elementary Sierra Sands Unified Building Momentum | 36 | Kern | 12.3% | 35.8% | 15.2% | 3.2% |
| 6 | Pierce Elementary Sierra Sands Unified Building Momentum | 26 | Kern | 11.3% | 30.2% | 36.6% | 7.7% |
| 7 | Murray Middle Sierra Sands Unified Building Momentum | 20 | Kern | 7.8% | 25.0% | 28.5% | 17.2% |
| 8 | Mesquite Continuation High Sierra Sands Unified Building Momentum | 11 | Kern | 2.6% | 11.5% | 68.5% | 3.8% |
Schools in 93555 on the map
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.
What Scope Scores can't tell you about 93555
- 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
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