Serving 413 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 13% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 413 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Twentynine Palms Junior High serves the southeast part of Twentynine Palms, CA, covering an attendance area of approximately 208.5 square miles. Families typically have a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 12.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Twentynine Palms Junior High School's student population of 413 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
413 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Rankings
Twentynine Palms Junior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Twentynine Palms Junior High School is 0.70, 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
#7378 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
37%
56%
Black
16%
5%
White
37%
20%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.8%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
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 #7378 out of 9,523 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?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Twentynine Palms Junior High School?
413 students attend Twentynine Palms Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Twentynine Palms Junior High School students are Hispanic, 37% of students are White, 16% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 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 21:1, which is equal to 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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