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#4796 of 9,539 schools in CA
Shadow Ridge
School · Hesperia Unified · Hesperia, CA
A Hesperia Unified school where students score 20 points below what's typical for similar communities.
15776 Main St. Ste. 5, Hesperia, CA 92345
- Math 9% vs CA 36% (2024)
- Reading 26% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 84.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Shadow Ridge score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 18% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 9% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 28% (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 38 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
66.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Shadow Ridge 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 65Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 50Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,970/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hesperia), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$65,949
Median home value
$359,700
Median rent
$1,499/mo
College educated
11.2%
Homeownership
64.9%
Poverty rate
18.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92345; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hesperia Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.1private | PK–12 | 1.4 mi | 611 | Compare → |
| Mojave River Academy - Rockview ParkCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.2 | K–12 | 1.8 mi | 313 | Compare → |
| Bible Baptist Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.4private | PK–12 | 4.0 mi | 54 | Compare → |
| Victor Valley Christian SchoolsPrivate · tuition | 7.9private | K–12 | 4.4 mi | 219 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Hesperia Unified
- Schools in district
- 25
- Rank in district
- #1 of 25
- District spending per student
- $15,572NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Shadow Ridge is listed in Hesperia Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Shadow Ridge
Shadow Ridge is a public school in Hesperia, CA, part of Hesperia Unified, serving approximately 440 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 24.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #4,796 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Shadow Ridge
What grades does Shadow Ridge serve?
Shadow Ridge serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Shadow Ridge?
Shadow Ridge has an enrollment of approximately 440 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shadow Ridge?
The student-teacher ratio at Shadow Ridge is 24.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Shadow Ridge rank in CA?
Shadow Ridge ranks #4,796 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Shadow Ridge's MySchoolScout rating?
Shadow Ridge has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Shadow Ridge?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Shadow Ridge has 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Shadow Ridge a charter school?
No, Shadow Ridge is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Shadow Ridge a Title I school?
No, Shadow Ridge is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Shadow Ridge?
66.1% of students at Shadow Ridge 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
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 440
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- San Bernardino County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 44.3%
- Phone
- (760) 949-8267
- 4-Year Graduation
- 84.5%
- Area population (ZIP 92345)
- 87,906
- Area average commute
- 40.8 min
- Area median age
- 33.2
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 92345; 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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