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Morongo Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 7,225 students in Morongo Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Morongo Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
17 Schools
10,347 Schools
# Students
7,225 Students
5,790,405 Students
# Teachers
347 Teachers
267,593 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Morongo Unified School District, which is ranked #1370 of all 1,904 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 76% has decreased from 81% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1350 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
29%
Graduation Rate
76%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
12%
% Hispanic
40%
56%
% Black
8%
5%
% White
44%
20%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,732 in this school district is less than the state median of $20,100. The school district revenue/student has grown by 36% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,613 is less than the state median of $18,511. The school district spending/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$143 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$127 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,732
$20,100
Spending / Student
$17,613
$18,511
Best Morongo Unified School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Condor Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2551 Condor Rd.
Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
(760) 367-0750
Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
(760) 367-0750
Gr: K-6 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #22.
Friendly Hills Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7252 Sunny Vista Rd.
Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
(760) 366-3812
Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
(760) 366-3812
Gr: K-6 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Landers Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
56450 Reche Rd.
Brawley, CA 92227
(760) 364-2382
Brawley, CA 92227
(760) 364-2382
Gr: K-6 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Morongo Valley Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10951 Hess Blvd.
Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
(760) 363-6216
Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
(760) 363-6216
Gr: K-6 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #55.
Twentynine Palms Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
74350 Playa Vista
Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
(760) 367-3545
Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
(760) 367-3545
Gr: K-6 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #66.
Yucca Mesa Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3380 Avalon Ave.
Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
(760) 228-1777
Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
(760) 228-1777
Gr: K-6 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #77.
Twentynine Palms High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
72750 Wildcat Way
Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
(760) 367-9591
Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
(760) 367-9591
Gr: 9-12 | 719 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #88.
Onaga Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
58001 Onaga
Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
(760) 369-6333
Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
(760) 369-6333
Gr: K-6 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #99.
Yucca Valley High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7600 Sage Ave.
Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
(760) 365-3391
Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
(760) 365-3391
Gr: 9-12 | 1,168 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1010.
Yucca Valley Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7601 Hopi Trail
Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
(760) 365-3381
Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
(760) 365-3381
Gr: K-6 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1111.
Twentynine Palms Junior High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5798 Utah Trail
Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
(760) 367-9507
Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
(760) 367-9507
Gr: 7-8 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1212.
Joshua Tree Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4950 Sunburst Ave
Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
(760) 366-8459
Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
(760) 366-8459
Gr: K-6 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1313.
La Contenta Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7050 La Contenta Rd.
Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
(760) 228-1802
Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
(760) 228-1802
Gr: 7-8 | 647 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1414.
Oasis Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
73175 El Paseo
Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
(760) 367-3595
Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
(760) 367-3595
Gr: K-6 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1515.
Palm Vista Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
74350 Baseline
Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
(760) 367-7538
Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
(760) 367-7538
Gr: K-6 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1616.
Black Rock Alternative/continuation
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
59273 Sunnyslope
Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
(760) 369-6310
Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
(760) 369-6310
Gr: 9-12 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Morongo Unified School District?
Morongo Unified School District manages 17 public schools serving 7,225 students.
What is the rank of Morongo Unified School District?
Morongo Unified School District is ranked #1370 out of 1,904 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Morongo Unified School District?
44% of Morongo Unified School District students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Morongo Unified School District?
Morongo Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Morongo Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,613 is less than the state median of $18,511. The school district spending/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
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