Serving 449 students in grades 7-8, Twentynine Palms Junior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 449 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Twentynine Palms Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Twentynine Palms Junior High School's student population of 449 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
449 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Twentynine Palms Junior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Twentynine Palms Junior High School is 0.69, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2589 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
36%
56%
Black
15%
5%
White
40%
21%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Twentynine Palms Junior High School's ranking?
Twentynine Palms Junior High School is ranked #2589 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Twentynine Palms Junior High School?
449 students attend Twentynine Palms Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Twentynine Palms Junior High School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Twentynine Palms Junior High School?
Twentynine Palms Junior High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Twentynine Palms Junior High School offer ?
Twentynine Palms Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Twentynine Palms Junior High School part of?
Twentynine Palms Junior High School is part of Morongo Unified School District.
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