Ridgecrest Elementary Academy for Language, Music,
325 South Downs Street, Ridgecrest, CA 93555-4531
Summary
Ridgecrest Elementary Academy for Language, Music, is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 17th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 27.9% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Math is weaker: 20.9% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 27.9% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 20.9% |
| Reading State Rank | 3,838/4,657 (18th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 3,882/4,657 (17th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 18:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 239 |
| Low-Income Students | 124 (52.3%) |
| English Learners | 16 (6.8%) |
Quick links
School Website
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Niche
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | Yes |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 9.4 points from last year and fell 0.9 points over the full period. Math fell 2.2 points from last year and fell 2.0 points over the full period.
•Math -2.0 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 20.0% to 33.3% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 3,838 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 11.4-point reading income gap is narrower 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
Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest math results at about 22% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 18% to 18%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 7.1% to 32.4% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 3,882 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 0.0-point math income gap is narrower than the 17.5-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It narrowed 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 Ridgecrest Elementary Academy for Language, Music, rank in California?
Ridgecrest Elementary Academy for Language, Music, ranks No. 3,838 of 4,657 in reading and No. 3,882 of 4,657 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How does Ridgecrest Elementary Academy for Language, Music, compare with other schools in Ridgecrest?
Ridgecrest Elementary Academy for Language, Music, is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 K–6 schools in Ridgecrest with 2026 results.
Explore schools in RidgecrestWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–6 in the same district or city.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Ridgecrest Elementary Academy for Language, Music,This school | 20.9% | 27.9% |
| Pierce Elementary | 28.4% | 43.1% |
