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17607 Ranchero Road, Hesperia, CA 92345-7336
Summary
Ranchero Middle is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 23rd percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 32.7% of students met California's reading standard, but it is quickly trending up.
Math is weaker: 17.9% of students met California's math standard, but it is quickly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 32.7% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 17.9% |
| Reading State Rank | 915/1,204 (24th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 942/1,204 (22nd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 22:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 1,140 |
| Low-Income Students | 918 (80.5%) |
| English Learners | 195 (17.1%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 6.2 points from last year and rose 15.8 points over the full period. Math rose 6.2 points from last year and rose 10.1 points over the full period.
•Math +10.1 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 26.9% to 38.5% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 915 of 1,204 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 13.7-point reading income gap is narrower than the 18.6-point gap at a typical California 7–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
4.8% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 35.4% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 31% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 6% to 24%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 14.5% to 21.4% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 942 of 1,204 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 12.5-point math income gap is narrower than the 18.4-point gap at a typical California 7–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
1.8% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 20.7% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 301 schools for reading and 302 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 7–8 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 Ranchero Middle compare within the district?
Ranchero Middle is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 3 7–8 schools in Hesperia Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Ranchero Middle rank in California?
Ranchero Middle ranks No. 915 of 1,204 in reading and No. 942 of 1,204 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Ranchero Middle compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in both subjects among 3 7–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 29.9% meet the reading standard and 15.4% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Ranchero Middle compare with other schools in Hesperia?
Ranchero Middle is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 3 7–8 schools in Hesperia with 2026 results.
Explore schools in HesperiaHow does Ranchero Middle compare with other schools in San Bernardino County?
Ranchero Middle is No. 16 in reading and No. 15 in math proficiency among the 28 7–8 schools in San Bernardino County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San Bernardino CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 7–8 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Ranchero MiddleThis school | 17.9% | 32.7% |
| Cedar Middle | 14.4% | 29.2% |
| Hesperia Junior High | 14.1% | 26.4% |
