About This School
James Monroe Middle School is located in Ridgecrest, CA and is one of 3 middle schools in Sierra Sands Unified School District. It is a public school that serves 516 students in grades 6-8.
James Monroe Middle School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of California in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See James Monroe Middle School's test results to learn more about school performance.
A school's Academic Performance Index (API) is a scale that ranges from 200 to 1000 and is calculated from the school's performance in the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program. The state has set 800 as the API target for all schools to meet.
James Monroe Middle School had an API growth score of 739 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. James Monroe Middle School's 2011 base score was 762 and the school did not meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, James Monroe Middle School had 21 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about James Monroe Middle School's students and teachers. more
James Monroe Middle School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of California in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See James Monroe Middle School's test results to learn more about school performance.
A school's Academic Performance Index (API) is a scale that ranges from 200 to 1000 and is calculated from the school's performance in the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program. The state has set 800 as the API target for all schools to meet.
James Monroe Middle School had an API growth score of 739 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. James Monroe Middle School's 2011 base score was 762 and the school did not meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, James Monroe Middle School had 21 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about James Monroe Middle School's students and teachers. more
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Sierra Sands Unified District Spending
$9,293Per Pupil
The Sierra Sands Unified spends $9,293 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 59% on instruction, 38% on support services, 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Sierra Sands Unified District
Education.com TestRating
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For California, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 CST Results for all subjects tested.
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Middle Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| St Ann School 0.1 miles | n/a | |
| Adventist Christian School 0.8 miles | n/a | |
| Ridgecrest Charter School 0.8 miles |  |
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| Sierra Sands Community Day School 1.6 miles | n/a | |
| Immanuel Christian School 2 miles | n/a |
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School Facts
- Public School
- Grades 6-8
- Sierra Sands Unified School District
Did not make AYP
see 2011 test scores
see 2011 test scores
Contact
James Monroe Middle School340 West Church St
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 375-1301
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Test Scores
About the CST
What is it?
The California Standards Test (CST) is an annual exam used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards. The CST is one of the five components of the STAR Program.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grades 2 through 11 in English language arts and math, in grades 5, 8 and 10 in science, and in grades 8, 10 and 11 in history/social science. In grades 9 through 11, students may also be assessed in math and science, depending on course enrollment.
How is it Scored?
Students receive one of five ratings: far below basic, below basic, basic, proficient or advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
About the CAT6
What is it?
The California Achievement Test (CAT/6) is a series of nationally norm-referenced tests that assess general academic knowledge in core subjects, as well as providing national comparisons. The CAT/6 test is one of the five components of the STAR Program.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 and 7 are assessed in reading, language arts, spelling and math.
How is it Scored?
Students receive a percentile rank, which indicates how well they performed in comparison to their peers in other states. The goal is for all students to score at or above the national average, or 50th percentile, on the test.
English Language Arts
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36%
district
43%
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42%
Math
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32%
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35%
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42%
Language
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40%
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47%
state
45%
Mathematics
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52%
district
55%
state
51%
Reading
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43%
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52%
state
47%
Spelling
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59%
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59%
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59%
English Language Arts
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36%
district
47%
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46%
Math
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38%
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41%
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39%
Algebra I
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70%
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83%
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38%
English Language Arts
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46%
district
45%
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41%
General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)
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34%
district
31%
state
23%
History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative
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31%
district
35%
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35%
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English Language Arts
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48%
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47%
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47%
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Math
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40%
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38%
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44%
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Language
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45%
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48%
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47%
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Mathematics
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44%
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49%
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52%
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Reading
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47%
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52%
state
49%
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Spelling
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61%
district
64%
state
60%
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English Language Arts
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44%
district
52%
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49%
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Math
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32%
district
37%
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41%
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Algebra I
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50%
district
74%
state
42%
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English Language Arts
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45%
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51%
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45%
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General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)
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36%
district
38%
state
31%
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History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative
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20%
district
37%
state
36%
Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science
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51%
district
52%
state
52%
no change
English Language Arts
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48%
district
48%
state
52%
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Math
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39%
district
42%
state
49%
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English Language Arts
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58%
district
62%
state
54%
change 31%
Math
school
42%
district
45%
state
43%
change 22%
Algebra I
school
61%
district
70%
state
44%
no change
English Language Arts
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45%
district
51%
state
48%
General Mathematics
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29%
district
37%
state
30%
no change
Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science
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51%
district
60%
state
56%
Social Science Grade 8
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31%
district
43%
state
42%
Algebra I
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65%
district
25%
state
28%
General Mathematics
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29%
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28%
state
26%
no change
English Language Arts
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48%
district
50%
state
56%
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Math
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35%
district
40%
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52%
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English Language Arts
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52%
district
54%
state
55%
change 2%
Math
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43%
district
47%
state
49%
change 59%
Algebra I
school
25%
district
52%
state
46%
change 11%
English Language Arts
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50%
district
53%
state
54%
change 38%
General Mathematics
school
40%
district
43%
state
31%
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Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science
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69%
district
73%
state
59%
change 19%
Social Science Grade 8
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37%
district
48%
state
47%
change 51%
Algebra I
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32%
district
27%
state
31%
change 38%
General Mathematics
school
40%
district
33%
state
27%
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English Language Arts
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46%
district
49%
state
55%
change 6%
Math
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37%
district
43%
state
53%
no change
English Language Arts
school
52%
district
56%
state
57%
change 2%
Math
school
42%
district
46%
state
50%
change 76%
Algebra I
school
44%
district
65%
state
47%
change 8%
English Language Arts
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46%
district
52%
state
57%
change 18%
General Mathematics
school
33%
district
36%
state
32%
change 17%
Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science
school
57%
district
67%
state
63%
change 11%
Social Science Grade 8
school
33%
district
47%
state
50%
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TestRating
4 out of 10
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For California, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 CST Results for all subjects tested.
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Enrollment (2010)
Total: 516
48%
49%
Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, James Monroe Middle School had 51% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. California had 52% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2010)
White
55%
Hispanic
28%
Black
8%
Asian/Pacific Islander
5%
American Indian/Alaskan Native
2%
Two or More Races
1%
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21:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, James Monroe Middle School had 21 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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James Monroe Middle School
Liana Chen: this is fun and the teacher help me succesful and help me learn alots of thing in History,Math, P.E,Art,Science,Language Art! the cafateria was fantastic they give delicious Food,and snack! senceraly Liana Chen
Submitted by a Former Student on Nov 15, 2011
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