CAMiddleProfile data from NCES 2023-24

James Monroe Middle — School Profile & District Info

Middle|Ridgecrest, California|Sierra Sands Unified

Ridgecrest, CA 93555

School Profile

Grades
6–8
Enrollment
542
Student:Teacher
20.8:1
Locale
Town
Econ. Disadvantaged
57.2%

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency
29%
20th percentile in CA
Math Proficiency
16%
22th percentile in CA

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented
Student-Teacher Ratio: 18.6:1
Near average in CA

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending
$15,168
District-level data
Funding Sources
Federal 25%State 63%Local 12%

Community Context

Median Home Value
$358,484
-0.5% YoY
Bakersfield, CA metro area · Zillow Feb 2026
Community Need Level
Elevated
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

490
Current enrollment
Stable(-1% 5yr)

Frequently Asked Questions about James Monroe Middle

As of the most recent data, 542 students are enrolled at James Monroe Middle. It is a Middle school within the local district.

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