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California City Middle
Middle School · Mojave Unified · California City, CA
A Mojave Unified middle school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.
9736 Redwood Blvd., California City, CA 93505
- Math 3% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 11% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 25.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at California City Middle score 7% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2018, to 7% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 12% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
87.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where California City Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,213/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$55,010
Median home value
$239,600
Median rent
$1,016/mo
College educated
11.2%
Homeownership
57.4%
Poverty rate
24.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93505; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Mojave Unified
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #4 of 6
- District spending per student
- $16,357NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 33.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
California City Middle is listed in Mojave Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About California City Middle
California City Middle is a public middle school in California City, CA, part of Mojave Unified, serving approximately 476 students in grades 6th-8th with a 25.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 out of 10 and ranks #9,141 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about California City Middle
What grades does California City Middle serve?
California City Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend California City Middle?
California City Middle has an enrollment of approximately 476 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at California City Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at California City Middle is 25.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does California City Middle rank in CA?
California City Middle ranks #9,141 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is California City Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
California City Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at California City Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, California City Middle has 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is California City Middle a charter school?
No, California City Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is California City Middle a Title I school?
No, California City Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for California City Middle?
87.4% of students at California City Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 476
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 25.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Kern County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 73.5%
- Phone
- (760) 373-3241
- Area population (ZIP 93505)
- 14,767
- Area average commute
- 46.7 min
- Area median age
- 33.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 93505; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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