Schools in 93555 — Ridgecrest, California: 9 schools. Average score 8.7 points below the state. Here is what that number does — and doesn't — tell you.
93555 has 9 ranked schools in Ridgecrest, averaging a Scope Score of 36.1/100 — 8.7 points below the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 9.9 to 49.2, a 39.3-point spread.
How 93555 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Richmond Elementary with a Scope Score of 49 and 21.9% of students exceeding standard.
Chronic absenteeism across 93555 averages 30.1%, above the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 93555 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Schools | Avg Score | vs 93555 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93555 | Ridgecrest | 9 | Developing 36.1/100 | — |
| 93552 | Palmdale | 10 | Developing 32.2/100 | -4.0 |
| 93551 | Palmdale | 13 | Developing 40.7/100 | +4.6 |
| 93550 | Palmdale | 18 | Developing 31.1/100 | -5.0 |
| 93560 | Rosamond | 6 | Needs Support 27.9/100 | -8.2 |
| 93561 | Tehachapi | 7 | Developing 35.2/100 | -1.0 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
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
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Richmond Elementary Sierra Sands Unified Growth Engine | 21.9% | Developing 49/100 |
| 2 | Burroughs High Sierra Sands Unified Building Momentum | 27.0% | Developing 47/100 |
| 3 | Las Flores Elementary Sierra Sands Unified Growth Engine | 20.6% | Developing 45/100 |
| 4 | Ridgecrest Elementary Academy for Language, Music, Kern County Office of Education Building Momentum | 8.5% | Developing 43/100 |
| 5 | Gateway Elementary Sierra Sands Unified On the Rise | 19.2% | Developing 41/100 |
| 6 | Faller Elementary Sierra Sands Unified Building Momentum | 12.3% | Developing 37/100 |
| 7 | Pierce Elementary Sierra Sands Unified Building Momentum | 11.3% | Developing 31/100 |
| 8 | Murray Middle Sierra Sands Unified Building Momentum | 7.8% | Needs Support 23/100 |
| 9 | Mesquite Continuation High Sierra Sands Unified Building Momentum | 2.6% | Needs Support 10/100 |
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.
Numbers tell you whether students are clearing the bar. A school visit tells you whether they're happy doing it. These metrics are intentionally missing from the Scope Score: class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality; arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs; teacher experience and turnover; campus safety and social-emotional support; parent and community engagement; quality of special education and gifted programs; how school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access. Full methodology