For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public middle schools serving 6,124 students in Hesperia, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Hesperia, CA are Laverne Elementary Preparatory Academy, Desert Trails Preparatory Academy and Pathways To College K8. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hesperia, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Hesperia have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Hesperia, CA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Laverne Elementary Preparatory Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9966 I Ave.
Hesperia, CA 92340
(760) 948-4333
Hesperia, CA 92340
(760) 948-4333
Grades: K-8
| 531 students
Rank: #22.
Desert Trails Preparatory Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
14350 Bellflower Rd.
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 530-7680
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 530-7680
Grades: K-8
| 527 students
Rank: #33.
Pathways To College K8
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9144 Third Ave.
Hesperia, CA 92340
(760) 949-8002
Hesperia, CA 92340
(760) 949-8002
Grades: K-8
| 372 students
Rank: #44.
Cedar Middle School
Magnet 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
| 1,023 students
Rank: #55.
Hesperia Community Day
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
| 30 students
Rank: #66.
Encore Jr./sr. High Sch For The Perf And Visual Arts
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
16955 Lemon St.
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 956-2632
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 956-2632
Grades: 7-12
| 630 students
Rank: #77.
Hesperia Junior High School
Magnet 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
| 1,164 students
Rank: #88.
Ranchero Middle School
Magnet 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
| 1,160 students
Rank: #99.
Shadow Ridge
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
| 463 students
Rank: #1010.
Summit Leadership Academy-high Desert
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
12850 Muscatel St.
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 949-9202
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 949-9202
Grades: 7-12
| 224 students
Hesperia, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
P.o. Box 400907
Hesperia, CA 92340
(760) 947-8223
Hesperia, CA 92340
(760) 947-8223
Grades: 8-12
| 83 students
12061 Jacaranda Ave
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 949-2327
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 949-2327
Grades: 9-12
| 83 students
16955 Lemon St.
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 956-2632
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 956-2632
Grades: 7-12
| 1,022 students
12850 Muscatel
Hesperia, CA 92340
(760) 949-8265
Hesperia, CA 92340
(760) 949-8265
Grades: 4-6
| 375 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Hesperia, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Hesperia, CA include Laverne Elementary Preparatory Academy, Desert Trails Preparatory Academy and Pathways To College K8.
How many public middle schools are located in Hesperia?
10 public middle schools are located in Hesperia.
What is the racial composition of students in Hesperia?
Hesperia public middle schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Hesperia are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Hesperia include: Hesperia Junior High School vs. Cedar Middle School, Ranchero Middle School vs. Cedar Middle School, Ranchero Middle School vs. Hesperia Junior High School
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