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James Monroe Middle School

James Monroe Middle School is a public middle school in Ridgecrest, CA, serving grades 6–8, rated D+, with 490 students and a 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio.

In 2024-2025, the share of students meeting the state standard was 33% in English Language Arts, 23% in Science and 15% in Math.

D+TopHap school rating
Rating
D+
Grades
6–8
Enrollment
490
Students per teacher
19.4:1
Level
Middle
Type
Public · Regular

2024-2025 testing year

State test results

Share of students meeting or exceeding the state standard.

English Language Arts33%
Science23%
Math15%

Academics and programs

Open enrollment
No

Student body

White47%
Hispanic34%
Black8%
Two or more races7%
Asian3%
Native American1%
Male / female
49% / 51%
Free or reduced lunch
58%
Enrollment change vs prior year
-1.2%
Prior-year enrollment
496

Homes assigned to this school

8,317 homes in TopHap's records are assigned to James Monroe Middle School. These 40 are sampled evenly down the value ranking, so they span the whole zone rather than just its most expensive streets.

School details

Address
340 W Church Ave, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
Phone
(760) 499-1830
Website
monroe.ssusd.org
Setting
Town - Remote
Status
Operational
NCES ID
063680006235
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School district

Sierra Sands Unified School District

District rating
C+
Schools
11
Students
4,974
Spending per student
$14,870
Teachers (FTE)
238
Grades
K–12
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Common questions

About James Monroe Middle School

How is James Monroe Middle School rated?

James Monroe Middle School holds a D+ rating on TopHap's A-to-D scale, which blends state test results, academic progress and student outcomes. Sierra Sands Unified School District is rated C+ overall.

How do students at James Monroe Middle School perform on state tests?

In the 2024-2025 testing year, the share of James Monroe Middle School students meeting or exceeding the state standard was 33% in English Language Arts, 23% in Science and 15% in Math.

What grades does James Monroe Middle School serve?

James Monroe Middle School serves grades 6–8 as a middle school.

How many students attend James Monroe Middle School?

490 students attend James Monroe Middle School, down from 496 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 19.4:1.

Which homes are assigned to James Monroe Middle School?

TopHap matches 8,317 residential properties to James Monroe Middle School in and around Ridgecrest. Each one has its own page with a value estimate, sale history, taxes and the rest of its assigned schools.

Which school district is James Monroe Middle School in?

James Monroe Middle School is part of Sierra Sands Unified School District, which reports 11 schools, 4,974 students and $14,870 of spending per student.