Joshua Tree Elementary School

4950 Sunburst Ave
Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 250 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Joshua Tree Elementary 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 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 250 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Joshua Tree Elementary School's student population of 250 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
250 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers

School Rankings

Joshua Tree Elementary 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 Joshua Tree Elementary School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#7478 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
15-19%
34%
25-29%
47%
11-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
48%
56%
Black
5%
5%
White
38%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.62
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Morongo Unified School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Joshua Tree Elementary School's ranking?
Joshua Tree Elementary School is ranked #7478 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Joshua Tree Elementary School often compared to?
Joshua Tree Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Friendly Hills Elementary School by visitors of our site.
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 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Joshua Tree Elementary School?
250 students attend Joshua Tree Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Joshua Tree Elementary School students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Joshua Tree Elementary School?
Joshua Tree Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Joshua Tree Elementary School offer ?
Joshua Tree Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Joshua Tree Elementary School part of?
Joshua Tree Elementary School is part of Morongo Unified School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 250 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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