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42-100 Yucca Lane, Bermuda Dunes, CA 92203-8100
Summary
James Monroe Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 71st percentile among comparable California schools.
55.2% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down slightly.
55.2% of students met California's math standard but is trending down.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 55.2% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 55.2% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,498/4,657 (68th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,242/4,657 (73rd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 23:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 562 |
| Low-Income Students | 388 (69.0%) |
| English Learners | 55 (9.8%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 3.2 points from last year and fell 2.3 points over the full period. Math rose 2.3 points from last year and fell 5.3 points over the full period.
•Math -5.3 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White and Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 44.3% to 67.6% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 33% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 19.4-point reading income gap is about the same as the 19.8-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It widened over the period shown.
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English Learners vs English Native
6.3% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 56.1% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results fell.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 74% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 48% to 58%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 48.9% to 65.7% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 27% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 19.4-point math income gap is narrower than the 20.0-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
12.5% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 56.5% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results fell.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 1,832 schools for reading and 1,839 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–5 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does James Monroe Elementary compare within the district?
James Monroe Elementary is No. 3 in reading and No. 2 in math proficiency among the 19 K–5 schools in Desert Sands Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does James Monroe Elementary rank in California?
James Monroe Elementary ranks No. 1,498 of 4,657 in reading and No. 1,242 of 4,657 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at James Monroe Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 3 in reading and No. 1 in math among 19 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 49.8% meet the reading standard and 49.8% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does James Monroe Elementary compare with other schools in Riverside County?
James Monroe Elementary is No. 32 in reading and No. 20 in math proficiency among the 160 K–5 schools in Riverside County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Riverside CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–5 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| James Monroe ElementaryThis school | 55.2% | 55.2% |
| Abraham Lincoln Elementary | 25.9% | 38.2% |
| Amelia Earhart Elementary School of International | 35.0% | 47.3% |
