For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,228 students in Ridgecrest, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Ridgecrest, CA are Murray Middle School and James Monroe Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ridgecrest, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Ridgecrest have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools in Ridgecrest, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Murray Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 East Drummond Ave.
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 499-1820
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 499-1820
Grades: 6-8
| 686 students
Rank: #22.
James Monroe Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
340 West Church St.
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 499-1830
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 499-1830
Grades: 6-8
| 542 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Ridgecrest, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Ridgecrest, CA include Murray Middle School and James Monroe Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Ridgecrest?
2 public middle schools are located in Ridgecrest.
What is the racial composition of students in Ridgecrest?
Ridgecrest public middle schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Ridgecrest are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Ridgecrest include: James Monroe Middle School vs. Murray Middle School, Murray Middle School vs. James Monroe Middle School
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