Serving 266 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Friendly Hills Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 266 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Friendly Hills Elementary serves the southwest area of Twentynine Palms, CA, encompassing approximately 23.5 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest distance to the school's edge being about 5.4 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Friendly Hills Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Friendly Hills Elementary School's student population of 266 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
266 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Friendly Hills Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Friendly Hills Elementary School is 0.57, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3642 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
12%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
40%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
52%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.3%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Friendly Hills Elementary School's ranking?
Friendly Hills Elementary School is ranked #3642 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Friendly Hills Elementary School often compared to?
Friendly Hills Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Joshua Tree Elementary School, Yucca Valley Elementary School, Yucca Mesa Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Friendly Hills Elementary School?
266 students attend Friendly Hills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Friendly Hills Elementary School students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Friendly Hills Elementary School?
Friendly Hills Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Friendly Hills Elementary School offer ?
Friendly Hills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Friendly Hills Elementary School part of?
Friendly Hills Elementary School is part of Morongo Unified School District.
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