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Hesperia Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 25 public schools serving 23,361 students in Hesperia Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Hesperia Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
25 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
23,361 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
979 Teachers
268,018 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
24:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Hesperia Unified School District, which is ranked #1603 of all 1,925 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has decreased from 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1589 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
29%
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.40
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
12%
% Hispanic
76%
56%
% Black
7%
5%
% White
14%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,633 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,541 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$342 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$293 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,633
$19,974
Spending / Student
$12,541
$18,396
Best Hesperia Unified School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Krystal School Of Science Math & Technology
(Math: 44% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
17160 Krystal Dr.
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 948-3611
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 948-3611
Grades: K-6
| 892 students
Rank: #22.
Mesquite Trails Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
13884 Mesquite St.
Hesperia, CA 92344
(760) 949-3149
Hesperia, CA 92344
(760) 949-3149
Grades: K-6
| 917 students
Rank: #33.
Sultana High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
17311 Sultana Ave.
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 947-6777
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 947-6777
Grades: 9-12
| 2,181 students
Rank: #44.
Topaz Preparatory Academy
(Math: 26% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14110 Beech St.
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 244-4622
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 244-4622
Grades: K-6
| 711 students
Rank: #55.
Cypress School Of The Arts
(Math: 23% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10365 Cypress Ave.
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 949-2596
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 949-2596
Grades: K-6
| 675 students
Rank: #66.
Carmel Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9321 Glendale Ave.
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 947-3188
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 947-3188
Grades: K-6
| 809 students
Rank: #77.
Oak Hills High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7625 Cataba Rd.
Hesperia, CA 92344
(760) 244-2283
Hesperia, CA 92344
(760) 244-2283
Grades: 9-12
| 2,513 students
Rank: #88.
Maple Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10616 Maple St.
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 244-3096
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 244-3096
Grades: K-6
| 970 students
Rank: #99.
Hesperia High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9898 Maple Ave.
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 244-9898
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 244-9898
Grades: 9-12
| 2,325 students
Rank: #1010.
Cedar Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
13565 Cedar St.
Hesperia, CA 92344
(760) 244-6093
Hesperia, CA 92344
(760) 244-6093
Grades: 7-8
| 1,043 students
Rank: #1111.
Hesperia Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
16527 1/2 Lemon St.
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 244-1771
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 244-1771
Grades: 7-12
| 33 students
Rank: #1212.
Juniper Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9400 I Ave.
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 244-6161
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 244-6161
Grades: K-6
| 726 students
Rank: #1313.
Hollyvale Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11645 Hollyvale Ave.
Victorville, CA 92392
(760) 947-3484
Victorville, CA 92392
(760) 947-3484
Grades: K-6
| 547 students
Rank: #1414.
Mesa Grande Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9172 3rd Ave.
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 244-3709
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 244-3709
Grades: K-6
| 700 students
Rank: #1515.
Hesperia Junior High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10275 Cypress Ave.
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 244-9386
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 244-9386
Grades: 7-8
| 1,202 students
Rank: #1616.
Ranchero Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
17607 Ranchero Rd.
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 948-0175
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 948-0175
Grades: 7-8
| 1,149 students
Rank: #1717.
Cottonwood Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8850 Cottonwood Ave.
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 949-1390
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 949-1390
Grades: K-6
| 889 students
Rank: #1818.
Eucalyptus Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
11224 10th Ave.
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 949-0815
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 949-0815
Grades: K-6
| 792 students
Rank: #1919.
Joshua Circle Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
10140 8th Ave.
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 244-6133
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 244-6133
Grades: K-6
| 687 students
Rank: #2020.
Mission Crest Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
13065 Muscatel St.
Hesperia, CA 92344
(760) 949-8265
Hesperia, CA 92344
(760) 949-8265
Grades: K-6
| 977 students
Rank: #2121.
Shadow Ridge
Alternative School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
15776 Main St., Ste. 5
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 949-8267
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 949-8267
Grades: K-12
| 440 students
Rank: #2222.
Lime Street Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
16852 Lime St.
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 244-0512
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 244-0512
Grades: K-6
| 850 students
Rank: #2323.
Canyon Ridge High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
12850 Muscatel Ave.
Hesperia, CA 92344
(760) 244-6530
Hesperia, CA 92344
(760) 244-6530
Grades: 9-12
| 212 students
Rank: #2424.
Kingston Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7473 Kingston Ave.
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 244-8869
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 244-8869
Grades: K-6
| 802 students
Rank: #2525.
Mojave High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
16633 Lemon St.
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 948-3999
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 948-3999
Grades: 9-12
| 319 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hesperia Unified School District?
Hesperia Unified School District manages 25 public schools serving 23,361 students.
What is the rank of Hesperia Unified School District?
Hesperia Unified School District is ranked #1603 out of 1,925 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hesperia Unified School District?
76% of Hesperia Unified School District students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hesperia Unified School District?
Hesperia Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Hesperia Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,541 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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