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Academic Resources for Sierra Sands Unified School District

Varsity Tutors serves students in Sierra Sands Unified School District, a public school district serving the Ridgecrest area in California. The district educates 5,087 students across 11 schools.

Students eligible for a 10% Varsity Tutors partner discount

Map of Sierra Sands Unified School District
11
Schools

5,087

Total Students

11

Schools

78%

Graduation Rate

1250

Avg SAT

30

Avg ACT

21:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

The K–12 Academic Journey in Sierra Sands Unified School District

What to expect at each stage—and where students commonly need extra support.

Focus & Milestones

Building foundations in reading, writing, and math

  • Learn to read (K-2)
  • Read to learn (3-5)
  • Multiplication mastery
  • Middle school readiness

Common Pressure Points

Where students often need extra support:

  • 13rd grade reading transition
  • 2Math facts fluency
  • 3Fractions in 4th-5th grade

Testing & Assessments

Important tests at this level:

  • CAASPP (Grades 3-5)
  • SBAC (Grades 3-5)

Schools & Academic Resources

Find school and grade-specific tutoring for Sierra Sands Unified School District students, school information, and other academic resources.

E
Elementary Schools
Foundational learning with personalized tutoring support
Faller Elementary
538 students
Las Flores Elementary
526 students
Richmond Elementary
380 students
Gateway Elementary
348 students
Pierce Elementary
315 students
Inyokern Elementary
161 students
M
Middle Schools
Transition support with subject-specific tutoring
Murray Middle
690 students
Grades 6-8
Available Grades:
6
7
8
James Monroe Middle
548 students
Grades 6-8
Available Grades:
6
7
8
H
High Schools
Advanced academics with college prep tutoring
Burroughs High
1,479 students
Grades 9-12
Available Grades:
9
10
11
12
Mesquite Continuation High
102 students
Grades 9-12
Available Grades:
9
10
11
12
O
Other Schools
Alternative & Special Programs
Sierra Vista Education Center
0
District Performance
Graduation Rate

78%

Students graduating on time
Average SAT

1250

Combined score
Average ACT

30

Composite score
Per Student Spending

$14,440

Annual expenditure

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