Hesperia Junior High

Hesperia Junior High serves 1,202 students in grades 7-8 in Hesperia, California, operating as a regular public middle school in San Bernardino County. With 50 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 24:1. Academically, the school has significant room for growth, with 23% of students performing at proficient levels or above in English Language Arts and 10% meeting proficiency standards in mathematics.

These results place Hesperia Junior High in the 5th percentile statewide, ranking #9116 among California's 9566 schools. The school draws from a diverse community where the median household income is $64,243 and median home values reach $330,400. The surrounding ZIP code area of 92345 is home to 87,476 residents, with 19.1% of families experiencing poverty and 10% of adults holding bachelor's degrees or higher.

Despite the academic challenges, the school serves as an important educational hub for families in this working-class community. Students and families benefit from the school's position in Hesperia's large suburban setting, which provides access to various community resources and opportunities for growth and development throughout their middle school years.

While current test scores at Hesperia Junior High are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.

The student-teacher ratio at Hesperia Junior High is 24:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.