James Monroe Middle
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Ridgecrest, California 93555 · Sierra Sands Unified
#799 of 1,334 middle schools in California
#12568 of 15,369 nationally
About James Monroe Middle
James Monroe Middle is a public middle located in Ridgecrest, in the Sierra Sands Unified school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 490 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 26.6 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of middle schools in United States and 799th of 1,334 ranked middle schools in California. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (13th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 490.
There are 10 schools in Ridgecrest; James Monroe Middle ranks 8th of 9 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)20%
- Reading proficiency (30%)38%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)58.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)19.6
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for James Monroe Middle by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 490
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 58.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 19.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 38%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 20%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near James Monroe Middle
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Ridgecrest Elem Acad for Language Music and Sci
Ridgecrest · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
239 students · 1.1 km away
Las Flores Elementary
Ridgecrest · Public elementary · Grades K–5
526 students · 1.4 km away
Pierce Elementary
Ridgecrest · Public elementary · Grades K–5
297 students · 2.1 km away
Gateway Elementary
Ridgecrest · Public elementary · Grades K–5
346 students · 2.2 km away
Murray Middle
Ridgecrest · Public middle · Grades 6–8
643 students · 2.3 km away
Burroughs High
Ridgecrest · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,536 students · 2.3 km away
Faller Elementary
Ridgecrest · Public elementary · Grades K–5
516 students · 2.4 km away
Richmond Elementary
Ridgecrest · Public elementary · Grades K–5
364 students · 2.6 km away
Sierra Vista Education Center
Ridgecrest · Public other
· 2.9 km away
Inyokern Elementary
Inyokern · Public elementary · Grades K–5
161 students · 13 km away
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Parkside Intermediate
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Adaline E. Kent Middle
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Frequently asked questions
Is James Monroe Middle a good school?
James Monroe Middle has a Success Index (US) of 26.6 out of 100 (Lower 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #799 of 1,334 in California. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does James Monroe Middle rank in California?
James Monroe Middle ranks #799 of 1,334 middle schools in California and #12568 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend James Monroe Middle?
James Monroe Middle had 490 students in 2025.
Is James Monroe Middle a elementary school or a high school?
James Monroe Middle is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near James Monroe Middle?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of James Monroe Middle; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.