At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 489
643
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
56%-9.1pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
22.2:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
6–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level
Overview
Murray Middle is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in Ridgecrest, California. The school enrolls 643 students. It is part of the Sierra Sands Unified district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
22.2:1 — larger classes than typical
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictSierra Sands Unified
County6029
CityRidgecrest
ZIP93555
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID063680006238
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment643
White50.9%
Hispanic / Latino33.8%
Black / African American5.8%
Asian4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
Two or More Races3.9%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
50.9%
Hispanic
33.8%
Black
5.8%
Asian
4.1%
Two+
3.9%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.