Summary:
Zip code 93523 in Edwards, CA, is served by three public schools within the Muroc Joint Unified district, collectively educating about 1,250 students from kindergarten through 12th grade in a relatively low-income area.
Desert Junior-Senior High stands out for its perfect 100% graduation and 0% dropout rates, which are significantly better than state averages, though its test scores in English and math are generally below state benchmarks. Irving L. Branch Elementary shows the strongest math performance in the district for its tested grades, while William A. Bailey Elementary has the lowest rate of chronic student absenteeism and the highest per-student spending.
Overall, the district faces challenges with math proficiency and chronic absenteeism, which are worse than state averages, and both ranked schools have seen their statewide rankings decline in recent years. Parents should note the significant difference in resources between the elementary schools and investigate the support systems at the high school that lead to exceptional graduation success despite average test scores.
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