Eagle Mountain Elementary School

1434 Kaiser Rd.
Desert Center, CA 92239
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 25 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Eagle Mountain Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 25 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Eagle Mountain Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Eagle Mountain Elementary School's student population of 25 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
25 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026

School Rankings

Eagle Mountain Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Eagle Mountain Elementary School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#5359 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
<50%
34%
≤20%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
72%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
24%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.43
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
20%
8%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Eagle Mountain Elementary School's ranking?
Eagle Mountain Elementary School is ranked #5359 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Eagle Mountain Elementary School?
25 students attend Eagle Mountain Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Eagle Mountain Elementary School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Eagle Mountain Elementary School?
Eagle Mountain Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Eagle Mountain Elementary School offer ?
Eagle Mountain Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Eagle Mountain Elementary School part of?
Eagle Mountain Elementary School is part of Desert Center Unified School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 25 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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