James Monroe Middle vs Pierce Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.1 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
Pierce Elementary
Ridgecrest · Public elementary · Grades K–5
297 students
| Measure | James Monroe Middle Ridgecrest, California | Pierce Elementary Ridgecrest, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #799 of 1,334 | #3836 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #12568 of 15,369 | #41947 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 490 | 297 |
| Enrollment | 490 | 297 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.4% | 82.2% |
| Students per teacher | 19.6 | 19.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 32% |
| city | Ridgecrest | Ridgecrest |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James Monroe Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.6 vs 24.6).
- •Pierce Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 20%).
- •James Monroe Middle does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 37%).
- •James Monroe Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.4% vs 82.2%).
- •James Monroe Middle does better on students per teacher (19.6 vs 19.8).
- •James Monroe Middle is the larger school with 490 students compared with 297.
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 Pierce Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), James Monroe Middle ranks higher (26.6 vs 24.6 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 Pierce Elementary?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Ridgecrest and Ridgecrest in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James Monroe Middle: 490. Pierce Elementary: 297. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James Monroe Middle and Pierce Elementary rank in California?
James Monroe Middle is 799th of 1,334 and Pierce Elementary is 3836th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).