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#5303 of 9,539 schools in CA
Desert Junior-senior High
High School · Muroc Joint Unified · Edwards, CA
A Muroc Joint Unified high school where students score 40 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1575 Payne Ave., Edwards, CA 93523
- Math 18% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 39% vs CA 49% (2024)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Desert Junior-senior High score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 67%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2020, to 28% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
12.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Desert Junior-senior High 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 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,155/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$66,583
Median home value
$149,400
Median rent
$2,194/mo
College educated
32.4%
Homeownership
24%
Poverty rate
7.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93523; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
2 in Muroc Joint Unified
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boron Junior-senior HighEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | 7–12 | Not available | 244 | Compare → |
| Mcgowan (robert) High (continuation)Enrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | Not available | 8 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Muroc Joint Unified
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $16,701NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Desert Junior-senior High is listed in Muroc Joint Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Desert Junior-senior High
Desert Junior-senior High is a public high school in Edwards, CA, part of Muroc Joint Unified, serving approximately 458 students in grades 7th-12th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #5,303 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Desert Junior-senior High
What grades does Desert Junior-senior High serve?
Desert Junior-senior High serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Desert Junior-senior High?
Desert Junior-senior High has an enrollment of approximately 458 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Desert Junior-senior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Desert Junior-senior High is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Desert Junior-senior High rank in CA?
Desert Junior-senior High ranks #5,303 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Desert Junior-senior High's MySchoolScout rating?
Desert Junior-senior High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Desert Junior-senior High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Desert Junior-senior High has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Desert Junior-senior High a charter school?
No, Desert Junior-senior High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Desert Junior-senior High a Title I school?
No, Desert Junior-senior High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Desert Junior-senior High?
12.4% of students at Desert Junior-senior High 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
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 458
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Kern County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.4%
- Phone
- (760) 306-4964
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 93523)
- 3,681
- Area average commute
- 17.9 min
- Area median age
- 26
Official sources & links
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 93523; 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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