Below Average
#8573 of 9,539 schools in CA
Irving L. Branch Elementary
Elementary School · Muroc Joint Unified · Edwards, CA
A Muroc Joint Unified elementary school where students score 32 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1577 Payne Ave., Edwards, CA 93523
- Math 29% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 38% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 28.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Irving L. Branch Elementary score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 65%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 26 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 33% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 48% (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
16.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Irving L. Branch Elementary 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 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 42Somewhat 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.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Boron ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 2.6 | K–6 | Not available | 304 | 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
- #4 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
Irving L. Branch Elementary is listed in Muroc Joint Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Irving L. Branch Elementary
Irving L. Branch Elementary is a public elementary school in Edwards, CA, part of Muroc Joint Unified, serving approximately 401 students in grades 3rd-6th with a 28.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #8,573 of 9,539 schools in CA.
State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Irving L. Branch Elementary
What grades does Irving L. Branch Elementary serve?
Irving L. Branch Elementary serves students in grades 3rd through 6th.
How many students attend Irving L. Branch Elementary?
Irving L. Branch Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 401 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Irving L. Branch Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Irving L. Branch Elementary is 28.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Irving L. Branch Elementary rank in CA?
Irving L. Branch Elementary ranks #8,573 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Irving L. Branch Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Irving L. Branch Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 Irving L. Branch Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Irving L. Branch Elementary has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Irving L. Branch Elementary a charter school?
No, Irving L. Branch Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Irving L. Branch Elementary a Title I school?
No, Irving L. Branch Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Irving L. Branch Elementary?
16.5% of students at Irving L. Branch Elementary 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
- 3rd – 6th
- Enrollment
- 401
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 28.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Kern County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.7%
- Phone
- (760) 306-4966
- 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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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