Monument Peak serves 70 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 70 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 30% in CA)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Monument Peak's student population of 70 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
70 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Monument Peak is 0.63, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
American Indian
9%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
39%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
46%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 08/17/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Monument Peak?
70 students attend Monument Peak.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Monument Peak students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Monument Peak?
Monument Peak has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Monument Peak offer ?
Monument Peak offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Monument Peak part of?
Monument Peak is part of Needles Unified School District.
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