Joshua Tree Elementary School
Tel:
(760)366-8459
- Joshua Tree Elementary School serves 374 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is equal to the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
Joshua Tree Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Joshua Tree Elementary School's student population of 374 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 374 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 16 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Joshua Tree Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 23:1 has increased from 22:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Joshua Tree Elementary School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #6534 out of 9,595 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15-19% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25-29% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 30% | 54% |
| Black | 8% | 6% |
| White | 57% | 24% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.58 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 81% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Morongo Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Joshua Tree Elementary School is Black Rock Alternative/continuation (3.9 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is La Contenta Middle School (3.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Friendly Hills Elementary School (1.7 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Twentynine Palms Friendly Hills Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 407 students
1.7 miles
7252 Sunny Vista Rd.
Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
(760)366-3812 1.7 K-6 407 - Twentynine Palms La Contenta Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 749 students
3.7 miles
7050 La Contenta Rd.
Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
(760)228-1802 3.7 7-8 749 - Twentynine Palms Black Rock Alternative/continuation Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 122 students
3.9 miles
59273 Sunnyslope
Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
(760)365-5922 3.9 9-12 122 - Twentynine Palms Yucca Mesa Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 422 students
5.6 miles
3380 Avalon Ave.
Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
(760)228-1777 5.6 K-6 422 - Twentynine Palms Yucca Valley High School Grades: 9-12 | 1351 students
6.8 miles
7600 Sage Ave.
Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
(760)365-3391 6.8 9-12 1351
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