Joshua Tree Elementary School
Tel:
(760) 366-8459
- Joshua Tree Elementary School serves 340 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Joshua Tree Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
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%)
School Overview
- Joshua Tree Elementary School's student population of 340 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 340 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 14 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Joshua Tree Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 24:1 has increased from 22:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Joshua Tree Elementary School is 0.53, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #7489 out of 9602 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-24% | 39% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25-29% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 24:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 30% | 54% |
| Black | 8% | 6% |
| White | 57% | 24% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
| Diversity Score | 0.53 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 81% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Morongo Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 | 393 students
1.7 miles
7252 Sunny Vista Rd.
Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
(760) 366-3812 1.7 K-6 393 - Twentynine Palms La Contenta Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 734 students
3.7 miles
7050 La Contenta Rd.
Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
(760) 228-1802 3.7 7-8 734 - Twentynine Palms Black Rock Alternative/continuation Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 121 students
3.9 miles
59273 Sunnyslope
Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
(760) 365-5922 3.9 9-12 121 - Twentynine Palms Yucca Mesa Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 416 students
5.6 miles
3380 Avalon Ave.
Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
(760) 228-1777 5.6 K-6 416 - Twentynine Palms Yucca Valley High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,417 student
6.8 miles
7600 Sage Ave.
Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
(760) 365-3391 6.8 9-12 1,417
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