JAMES MONROE MIDDLE SCHOOL

James Monroe Middle is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Sierra Sands Unified school district, located in Ridgecrest, CA with about 479 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 23 teachers, James Monroe Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

James Monroe Middle School, located in Ridgecrest, California, serves as a key educational institution within the Sierra Sands Unified School District. The school provides a traditional middle school curriculum designed to support students during their transitional years, typically covering grades 6 through 8. Situated on West Church Street, the campus functions as a central hub for the local community, focusing on building a foundation for academic success, social-emotional growth, and preparation for high school.

The school environment at James Monroe is centered on fostering a supportive learning community that encourages student participation in both core academic subjects and extracurricular activities. By prioritizing a structured classroom setting alongside programs that promote character development and school spirit, the institution aims to meet the diverse needs of its student body. As part of the broader Ridgecrest community, the school works closely with families and local resources to provide a stable and enriching educational experience for its adolescent learners.

For more information, contact James Monroe Middle at (760) 499-1830 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

340 W. Church St.
Ridgecrest, CA 93555-4605
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JAMES MONROE MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Ridgecrest, CA with about 479 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
479
Teachers:
23.87
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 479 students

White
57.2%
Hispanic/Latino
28.6%
Black or African American
5.4%
Two or more races
3.8%
Asian
3.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.8%

Female
48.4%
Male
51.6%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.