- Edward J. Richardson Middle reported a higher students per counselor than Ridgecrest Intermediate (630:1 vs. 437:1).
- Ridgecrest Intermediate reported a higher gifted & talented than Edward J. Richardson Middle (149 vs. 134).
- Ridgecrest Intermediate reported a higher chronically absent students than Edward J. Richardson Middle (67 vs. 54).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Ridgecrest Intermediate reported a higher chronically absent students than Edward J. Richardson Middle (67 vs. 54).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Ridgecrest Intermediate reported a higher gifted & talented than Edward J. Richardson Middle (149 vs. 134).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Edward J. Richardson Middle reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Ridgecrest Intermediate (13 vs. 2).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Edward J. Richardson Middle reported a higher students per counselor than Ridgecrest Intermediate (630:1 vs. 437:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
13 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Ridgecrest Intermediate
$14,997.61
Edward J. Richardson Middle
$15,036.51
Local revenue share
Ridgecrest Intermediate
56.5%
Edward J. Richardson Middle
34.6%
State revenue share
Ridgecrest Intermediate
40.8%
Edward J. Richardson Middle
58.5%
Federal revenue share
Ridgecrest Intermediate
2.8%
Edward J. Richardson Middle
7%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Ridgecrest Intermediate
12.8%
Edward J. Richardson Middle
14.6%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Los Angeles County
$87,760
Los Angeles County
$87,760
Poverty rate
Los Angeles County
13.6%
Los Angeles County
13.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Los Angeles County
35.5%
Los Angeles County
35.5%
Unemployment rate
Los Angeles County
5.8%
Los Angeles County
5.8%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.