Cedar Middle

Cedar Middle School at 13565 Cedar Street, Hesperia, CA 92344, serves students in grades 7 through 8. The school enrolls about 1,043 students. The student–teacher ratio is approximately 24:1. The student body is roughly 51% male and 49% female. According to state assessment data, about 12% of students are proficient in math, and approximately 33% are proficient in reading on recent statewide tests. The campus is part of the Hesperia Unified School District's public middle grade schools and participates in its district-wide instructional calendar. Its student organization includes a range of grade 7 and grade 8 core classes clustered by subject area rather than looping formats. Students enter this campus through attendance boundaries set by the district, with local elementary schools such as Cottonwood and Mesa Grande channeling into its middle-grade structure. Single-family residences in the wider Hesperia region generally list in the mid-$400,000 range, shaped by the housing dynamics of the High Desert market and available community amenities. When viewed in the context of its attendance patterns and housing environment, the school operates within the broader public education landscape often referenced in discussions of the top middle schools in California, where enrollment trends correlate with the city’s residential layout and district design.

The Hesperia City Council honored Cedar Middle School teacher Sarah Allsman in February 2026 for her 18 years of work on a letter-writing project for veterans. The award was given out at a city council meeting where she and the students who worked on the project were present to talk about it. The recognition brought attention to the ongoing community service project that was part of the school's efforts to get students involved.

Q1. What kind of teaching does Cedar Middle in Hesperia focus on?

Ans. Cedar Middle's program is built around structured academic intervention, which includes specific times during the school day for extra help with reading and math skills.

Q2. How does Cedar Middle get teachers to work together on planning?

Ans. Grade-level and departmental teams work together to make sure that the pacing and teaching methods are in line with the curriculum delivery and performance expectations.

Q3. How does Cedar Middle School help students become leaders?

Ans. Being a leader in campus groups and formal student groups gives students a structured way to take on responsibilities and represent themselves.

Q4. How does Cedar Middle keep track of students' academic progress?

Ans. Performance benchmarks and classroom tests are looked at on a regular basis to help teachers make changes to their lessons and make sure students have mastered the skills.

Q5. What ways does Cedar Middle send out regular progress reports and campus updates?

Ans. Cedar Middle shares regular progress reports and campus updates through conferences, digital platforms, and scheduled informational meetings.