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4950 Sunburst Ave, Joshua Tree, CA 92252-2053
Summary
Joshua Tree Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 36th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 40.9% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending up.
Math is weaker: 25.9% of students met California's math standard, but it is slowly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 40.9% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 25.9% |
| Reading State Rank | 2,583/4,657 (45th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 3,413/4,657 (27th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 19:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 250 |
| Low-Income Students | 220 (88.0%) |
| English Learners | 7 (2.8%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 6.6 points from last year and rose 9.0 points over the full period. Math rose 9.9 points from last year and rose 4.0 points over the full period.
•Math +4.0 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 28.6% to 55.6% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 2,583 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 24.6-point reading income gap is wider than the 17.6-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 28% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 25% to 25%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 8.1% to 43.7% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 3,413 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Low-income students are 1.1 points ahead in math. It narrowed slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 1,479 schools for reading and 1,483 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–6 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 Joshua Tree Elementary compare within the district?
Joshua Tree Elementary is No. 5 in reading and No. 6 in math proficiency among the 9 K–6 schools in Morongo Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Joshua Tree Elementary rank in California?
Joshua Tree Elementary ranks No. 2,583 of 4,657 in reading and No. 3,413 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 Joshua Tree Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 5 in both subjects among 9 K–6 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 37.9% meet the reading standard and 26.1% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Joshua Tree Elementary compare with other schools in Joshua Tree?
Joshua Tree Elementary is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 K–6 schools in Joshua Tree with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Joshua TreeHow does Joshua Tree Elementary compare with other schools in San Bernardino County?
Joshua Tree Elementary is No. 73 in reading and No. 102 in math proficiency among the 187 K–6 schools in San Bernardino County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San Bernardino CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–6 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Joshua Tree ElementaryThis school | 25.9% | 40.9% |
| Friendly Hills Elementary | 47.8% | 57.3% |
| Condor Elementary | 40.5% | 60.3% |
