Murray Middle School
Ridgecrest, CA 93555-2875
Phone: (760) 499-1820
Fax: (760) 446-3838
District: Sierra Sands Unified
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades 6-8 • 603 students
Ridgecrest's Murray Middle School serves grades 6-8 in the Sierra Sands Unified district. It is among the few public middle schools in California to receive a distinguished GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10.
Murray Middle School is a public school in the Sierra Sands Unified school district located in Ridgecrest, CA. The principal of Murray Middle School is Kirsti Smith. As of 2015, the students are 61.2% White, non-Hispanic; 22.7% Hispanic; 6% Black, non-Hispanic; 4% Asian; 3.3% Filipino; 2% Native American or Native Alaskan; 0.7% Pacific Islander; and 0.2% Multiracial. 48.8% of students are participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program. 5% of students are english learners.
Student Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| White, non-Hispanic | 61.2% | — | — |
| Hispanic | 22.7% | — | — |
| Black, non-Hispanic | 6% | — | — |
| Asian | 4% | — | — |
| Filipino | 3.3% | — | — |
| Native American or Native Alaskan | 2% | — | — |
| Pacific Islander | 0.7% | — | — |
| Multiracial | 0.2% | — | — |
Student Subgroups
| Subgroup | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program | 48.8% | — | — |
| English learners | 5% | — | — |
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Estates | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Ridgecrest | CA | 0.8 mi | |
| 2 | NAWS China Lake | Neighborhood/Subdivision | China Lake | CA | 2.5 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| China Lake NAWS | 1.5 mi. |