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Irving L. Branch Elementary
PublicElementaryGrades 3–6
1577 Payne Ave., Edwards, CA 93523 · (760) 306-4966 · Part of Muroc Joint Unified School District
Students
388
Students per teacher
24:1
Free or reduced lunch
17%
Setting
Rural
Grades
3–6
What stands out about Irving L. Branch Elementary
- Math proficiency 9 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 7 pts below the state
- Larger classes: 24:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 42.1% since 2020
- Next stop for North Edwards kids: 2 schools
On the path
Where North Edwards kids come from and go next.
K–62 schoolsDepends on your address
3–6Irving L. Branch ElementaryYou are here
7–122 schoolsDepends on your address
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency25%
State average 33.6%
Reading / language arts42%
State average 48.6%
Location
Directions ↗
1577 Payne Ave., Edwards
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 3104
Grade 495
Grade 585
Grade 6104
Enrollment over time
670’20
270’21
383’22
401’23
388’24
Down 42.1% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 36%White 30%Two or more races 27%Asian 5%Black 3%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.