How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Mesquite Continuation High | Murray Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Ridgecrest, CA | Ridgecrest, CA |
| School Type | alternative | regular |
| Grade Level | high | middle |
| Enrollment | 95 | 643 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 20.4:1 | 23:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 65.7% | 45.1% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Mesquite Continuation High | Murray Middle |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $15,594 | $15,594 |
| District | Sierra Sands Unified | Sierra Sands Unified |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Mesquite Continuation High | Murray Middle |
|---|---|---|
| White | 51.6% | 43.4% |
| African American | 6.3% | 6.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 34.7% | 36.4% |
| Asian | 2.1% | 5.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3.2% | 1.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Multiracial | 1.1% | 6.5% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Mesquite Continuation High | Murray Middle |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 95:1 | 321.5:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 100.0% | 21.5% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 2 | 22 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.