James Monroe Middle vs Ridgecrest Elem Acad for Language Music and Sci
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.1 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
Ridgecrest Elem Acad for Language Music and Sci
Ridgecrest · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
239 students
| Measure | James Monroe Middle Ridgecrest, California | Ridgecrest Elem Acad for Language Music and Sci Ridgecrest, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #799 of 1,334 | #3288 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #12568 of 15,369 | #38234 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 490 | 239 |
| Enrollment | 490 | 239 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.4% | 52.3% |
| Students per teacher | 19.6 | 19.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 28% |
| city | Ridgecrest | Ridgecrest |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ridgecrest Elem Acad for Language Music and Sci scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.5 vs 26.6).
- •Ridgecrest Elem Acad for Language Music and Sci does better on math proficiency (28% vs 20%).
- •James Monroe Middle does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 33%).
- •Ridgecrest Elem Acad for Language Music and Sci does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.3% vs 58.4%).
- •James Monroe Middle does better on students per teacher (19.6 vs 19.9).
- •James Monroe Middle is the larger school with 490 students compared with 239.
- •James Monroe Middle is a public school while Ridgecrest Elem Acad for Language Music and Sci is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Ridgecrest Elem Acad for Language Music and Sci?
On the Success Index (US), Ridgecrest Elem Acad for Language Music and Sci ranks higher (30.5 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 Ridgecrest Elem Acad for Language Music and Sci?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Ridgecrest and Ridgecrest in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James Monroe Middle: 490. Ridgecrest Elem Acad for Language Music and Sci: 239. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James Monroe Middle and Ridgecrest Elem Acad for Language Music and Sci rank in California?
James Monroe Middle is 799th of 1,334 and Ridgecrest Elem Acad for Language Music and Sci is 3288th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).