Murray Middle

Sierra Sands Unified
200 East Drummond Ave.
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
643 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Murray Middle School, located at 200 E. Drummond Ave. in Ridgecrest, California, is a key educational institution serving the students of the Sierra Sands Unified School District. As a middle school, it plays a vital role in the community by bridging the gap between elementary and high school, focusing on the developmental and academic needs of students in grades 6 through 8. The school is known for fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core academic subjects while encouraging student participation in extracurricular activities, sports, and elective programs.

The school benefits from its location in Ridgecrest, a community heavily influenced by the presence of the Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake. Consequently, the student body often includes children from military families, contributing to a diverse and resilient school culture. Murray Middle School is committed to preparing its students for future success by integrating technology into the classroom, promoting character development, and maintaining strong partnerships with parents and the surrounding high desert community.
643
Total Students
29.7
Full-Time Teachers
21.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
56.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    279 (43.4%)
  • Hispanic
    234 (36.4%)
  • Black
    43 (6.7%)
  • Two or More
    42 (6.5%)
  • Asian
    32 (5.0%)
  • American Indian
    9 (1.4%)
  • Pacific Islander
    4 (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)499-1820
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 643
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 29.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 21.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 312
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 49

* 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 6 195
Grade 7 214
Grade 8 234
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
James Monroe Middle
Sierra Sands Unified
490 Students
340 West Church St.
Ridgecrest, CA 93555 (1.4 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th