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Ridgecrest · 93555

One ZIP code.Very different school stories.

Explore the public schools listed in 93555, compare the patterns, and see what deserves a closer look.

The schools in 93555 are the same schools listed on the Ridgecrest page.

Burroughs HighRichmond ElementaryLas Flores ElementaryGateway ElementaryFaller ElementaryPierce ElementaryRidgecrest Elementary Academy for Language, Music,Murray MiddleMesquite Continuation High93555N ↑
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93555 at a glance

93555 (Ridgecrest) has 9 public schools in this SchoolScope results directory. Compare schools by their primary reporting level below.

Directory coverage, not a complete inventory of every campus. Each school appears at its primary reporting level; K–8 and K–12 campuses can serve additional grades.

One ZIP, different school levels

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6 comparable schools · average 31.6/100 · range 20.4–41.7

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1 comparable schools · average 14.5/100 · range 14.5–14.5

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1 comparable schools · average 51.6/100 · range 51.6–51.6

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Schools in 93555

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Elementary schools in 93555 · 6 schools

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Richmond Elementary
Sierra Sands Unified Growth Engine
21.9%63rd percentile · SolidScope Score 42/100
Las Flores Elementary
Sierra Sands Unified
20.6%59th percentile · SolidScope Score 39/100
Gateway Elementary
Sierra Sands Unified
19.2%46th percentile · DevelopingScope Score 34/100
Faller Elementary
Sierra Sands Unified
12.3%35th percentile · DevelopingScope Score 30/100
Pierce Elementary
Sierra Sands Unified
11.3%18th percentile · Needs SupportScope Score 24/100
Ridgecrest Elementary Academy for Language, Music,
Kern County Office of Education
8.5%11th percentile · Needs SupportScope Score 20/100

Middle schools in 93555 · 1 schools

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Murray Middle
Sierra Sands Unified
7.8%3rd percentile · Needs SupportScope Score 14/100

High schools in 93555 · 2 schools

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Burroughs High
Sierra Sands Unified
27.0%46th percentile · DevelopingScope Score 52/100
Mesquite Continuation High
Sierra Sands Unified continuation high school
2.6%7th percentile · Needs SupportWithin its own school classScope Score 11/100
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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.

Frequently asked questions

How many schools are listed in 93555?
This SchoolScope directory lists 9 public schools in 93555 (Ridgecrest) with 2024–25 reporting records. This is directory coverage, not a complete campus inventory. Each school appears under its primary reporting level; a K–8 or K–12 campus may serve additional grades.
Which schools have the highest scores in 93555?
Among comprehensive public schools listed here, the highest Scope Score at each primary reporting level is: Elementary: Richmond Elementary (42/100). Middle: Murray Middle (14/100). High: Burroughs High (52/100). These are separate level rankings, not a single cross-level league table. A score does not establish fit or enrollment eligibility. See the methodology.
Can I compare elementary, middle, and high schools directly?
Compare schools at the same level and within the same enrollment group. Scope Score formulas and available measures differ by level. The plots show comprehensive public schools separately for each level; individual profiles explain their comparison group.
Are schools in 93555 assigned to every address in that ZIP code?
No. ZIP codes organize mail and school listings; they are not school attendance boundaries. Confirm your address, grade, program, and enrollment requirements directly with the school or district.
What does a SchoolScope pattern mean?
Archetypes summarize patterns in publicly reported academic and school-climate measures. They describe reported results, not a school’s quality or a child’s fit. Open the school profile for reporting years, missing measures, and questions to ask. Read how the patterns are defined.
Where do these results come from?
The underlying public data comes from the California Department of Education, including CAASPP reporting for 2024–25. Scope Scores and archetypes are SchoolScope calculations, not official CDE ratings. View CDE data and SchoolScope’s methodology and limitations.

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