James Monroe Middle

Sierra Sands Unified
340 West Church St.
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
490 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
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.
490
Total Students
25.2
Full-Time Teachers
19.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
58.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    228 (46.5%)
  • Hispanic
    168 (34.3%)
  • Black
    41 (8.4%)
  • Two or More
    35 (7.1%)
  • Asian
    15 (3.1%)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.6%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Sierra Sands Unified
Phone: (760)499-1830
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 490
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 25.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 19.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 241
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 45

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 148
Grade 7 169
Grade 8 173
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Murray Middle
Sierra Sands Unified
643 Students
200 East Drummond Ave.
Ridgecrest, CA 93555 (1.4 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th