James Monroe Middle vs Murray Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James Monroe Middle
Ridgecrest · Public middle · Grades 6–8
490 students
Murray Middle
Ridgecrest · Public middle · Grades 6–8
643 students
| Measure | James Monroe Middle Ridgecrest, California | Murray Middle Ridgecrest, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #799 of 1,334 | #541 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #12568 of 15,369 | #9517 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 490 | 643 |
| Enrollment | 490 | 643 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.4% | 56.1% |
| Students per teacher | 19.6 | 22.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 36% |
| city | Ridgecrest | Ridgecrest |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Murray Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.4 vs 26.6).
- •Murray Middle does better on math proficiency (36% vs 20%).
- •Murray Middle does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 38%).
- •Murray Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.1% vs 58.4%).
- •James Monroe Middle does better on students per teacher (19.6 vs 22.2).
- •Murray Middle is the larger school with 643 students compared with 490.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is James Monroe Middle better than Murray Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Murray Middle ranks higher (41.4 vs 26.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are James Monroe Middle and Murray Middle?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Ridgecrest and Ridgecrest in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James Monroe Middle: 490. Murray Middle: 643. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James Monroe Middle and Murray Middle rank in California?
James Monroe Middle is 799th of 1,334 and Murray Middle is 541st of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).