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674 North Gold Canyon, Ridgecrest, CA 93555-5797
Summary
Pierce Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 40th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 43.1% of students met California's reading standard, but it is quickly trending up.
Math is weaker: 28.4% of students met California's math standard, but it is quickly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 43.1% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 28.4% |
| Reading State Rank | 2,389/4,657 (49th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 3,176/4,657 (32nd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 19:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 297 |
| Low-Income Students | 244 (82.2%) |
| English Learners | 25 (8.4%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | Yes |
Test score trends
Reading rose 13.6 points from last year and rose 23.9 points over the full period. Math fell 1.6 points from last year and rose 12.5 points over the full period. The latest results include grade 6, which was not included in the previous year.
•Math +12.5 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White and Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 30.8% to 56.7% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 2,389 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 39.9-point reading income gap is wider than the 17.6-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 41% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 0% to 24%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 11.5% to 40.7% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 3,176 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 36.4-point math income gap is wider than the 17.5-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It widened slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 1,479 schools for reading and 1,483 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–6 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Pierce Elementary rank in California?
Pierce Elementary ranks No. 2,389 of 4,657 in reading and No. 3,176 of 4,657 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How does Pierce Elementary compare with other schools in Ridgecrest?
Pierce Elementary is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 K–6 schools in Ridgecrest with 2026 results.
Explore schools in RidgecrestHow does Pierce Elementary compare with other schools in Kern County?
Pierce Elementary is No. 27 in reading and No. 33 in math proficiency among the 78 K–6 schools in Kern County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Kern CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–6 in the same district or city.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Pierce ElementaryThis school | 28.4% | 43.1% |
| Ridgecrest Elementary Academy for Language, Music, | 20.9% | 27.9% |
