Las Flores Elementary vs Murray Middle
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.
Las Flores Elementary
Ridgecrest · Public elementary · Grades K–5
526 students
Murray Middle
Ridgecrest · Public middle · Grades 6–8
643 students
| Measure | Las Flores Elementary Ridgecrest, California | Murray Middle Ridgecrest, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1980 of 5,693 | #541 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #26100 of 50,301 | #9517 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 526 | 643 |
| Enrollment | 526 | 643 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.3% | 56.1% |
| Students per teacher | 26.3 | 22.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 36% |
| city | Ridgecrest | Ridgecrest |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Las Flores Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.6 vs 41.4).
- •Las Flores Elementary does better on math proficiency (45% vs 36%).
- •Las Flores Elementary does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 52%).
- •Las Flores Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.3% vs 56.1%).
- •Murray Middle does better on students per teacher (22.2 vs 26.3).
- •Murray Middle is the larger school with 643 students compared with 526.
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 Las Flores Elementary better than Murray Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Las Flores Elementary ranks higher (48.6 vs 41.4 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 Las Flores Elementary and Murray Middle?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Ridgecrest and Ridgecrest in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Las Flores Elementary: 526. Murray Middle: 643. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Las Flores Elementary and Murray Middle rank in California?
Las Flores Elementary is 1980th of 5,693 and Murray Middle is 541st of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).