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Twentynine Palms Elementary School

Q: What is Twentynine Palms Elementary School's ranking?

Twentynine Palms Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Most diverse schools (Top 20%).

Q: What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).

Q: How many students attend Twentynine Palms Elementary School?

523 students attend Twentynine Palms Elementary School.

Q: What is the racial composition of the student body?

48% of Twentynine Palms Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.

Q: What is the student:teacher ratio of Twentynine Palms Elementary School?

Twentynine Palms Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.

Q: What grades does Twentynine Palms Elementary School offer ?

Twentynine Palms Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6

Q: What school district is Twentynine Palms Elementary School part of?

Twentynine Palms Elementary School is part of Morongo Unified School District.

74350 Playa Vista
Twentynine Palms, CA 92277

(School attendance zone shown in map)

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Tel: (760) 367-3545

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Twentynine Palms Elementary School serves 523 students in grades Kindergarten-6.

Twentynine Palms 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 top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 523 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
Minority Enrollment: 52%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in CA
Math Proficiency
: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: <50% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Twentynine Palms Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Twentynine Palms Elementary School's student population of 523 students has declined by 11% over five school years.

The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-6

Total Students

523 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

22 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Calendar

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School Rankings

Twentynine Palms Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Twentynine Palms Elementary School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

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State Level (CA)

Overall Testing Rank

#2014 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

≤20%

34%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

<50%

49%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

24:1

22:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

12%

Hispanic

31%

56%

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Black

11%

White

48%

22%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.66

0.63

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Eligible for Free Lunch

50%

53%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch

12%

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Morongo Unified School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Twentynine Palms Elementary School's ranking?

Twentynine Palms Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Most diverse schools (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).

How many students attend Twentynine Palms Elementary School?

523 students attend Twentynine Palms Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

48% of Twentynine Palms Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Twentynine Palms Elementary School?

Twentynine Palms Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Twentynine Palms Elementary School offer ?

Twentynine Palms Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6

What school district is Twentynine Palms Elementary School part of?

Twentynine Palms Elementary School is part of Morongo Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 523 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
Minority Enrollment: 52%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: <50% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education