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Irving L. Branch Elementary

Muroc Joint Unified · Kern County · 1577 Payne Avenue, Edwards, CA 93523-1513

(760) 306-4966 · www.muroc.k12.ca.us

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4/10
#3438
Rank 3438 out of 5,722
English Language Arts5/10 · #3420 · 40th percentile
Mathematics4/10 · #3599 · 37th percentile
Science5/10 · #3096 · 45th percentile

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School Overview

Edwards is a small, tight-knit desert community built around Edwards Air Force Base, and Branch Elementary reflects that — a school shaped by a transient military population where families move in and out but quickly find a sense of belonging. The school serves grades 3–6, giving kids a focused middle-elementary experience in a place where the Mojave landscape and aerospace history are practically part of the curriculum. Families stationed at the base who value a close community feel and don't mind the remote high-desert setting tend to find it a comfortable fit, even if academic scores sit closer to the middle of the state pack.

Student Demographics

344 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
120 (35%)
White
103 (30%)
Multiple Races
55 (16%)
Filipino
13 (4%)
African American
10 (3%)
Other
43 (13%)

Key Indicators

English Learners14 (4%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged51 (15%)
Students with Disabilities66 (19%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

388
Enrollment
17.5
Teachers (FTE)
22.2:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1
Administrators (FTE)
24.5
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs1/10 · #5765 · 4th percentile

1 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.