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Murray Middle

PublicRegularGrades 6–8
Ridgecrest, California · Sierra Sands Unified
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students643
ST Ratio22.2:1
FRL56%
Title INo
Murray
OverviewEnrollmentPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

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
Charter SchoolNo
Magnet SchoolNo
Title INo
NCES School ID063680006238

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment643

Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.

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.

FRL %56%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)