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74350 Playa Vista, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277-0980
Summary
Twentynine Palms Elementary is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 40th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 37.9% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Math is weaker: 33.7% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 37.9% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 33.7% |
| Reading State Rank | 2,889/4,657 (38th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 2,691/4,657 (42nd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 18:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 579 |
| Low-Income Students | 356 (61.5%) |
| English Learners | 7 (1.2%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 2.5 points from last year and rose 2.6 points over the full period. Math rose 1.8 points from last year and rose 2.5 points over the full period.
•Math +2.5 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 29.6% to 42.9% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 2,889 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 26.3-point reading income gap is wider than the 17.6-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It widened slightly 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
Two or more races students have the strongest math results at about 50% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 18% to 43%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 25.4% to 42.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 2,691 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 22.3-point math income gap is slightly wider than the 17.5-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. 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 Twentynine Palms Elementary compare within the district?
Twentynine Palms Elementary is No. 6 in reading and No. 5 in math proficiency among the 9 K–6 schools in Morongo Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Twentynine Palms Elementary rank in California?
Twentynine Palms Elementary ranks No. 2,889 of 4,657 in reading and No. 2,691 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 Twentynine Palms Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 7 in reading and No. 6 in math among 9 K–6 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 28.1% meet the reading standard and 25.5% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Twentynine Palms Elementary compare with other schools in Twentynine Palms?
Twentynine Palms Elementary is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 K–6 schools in Twentynine Palms with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Twentynine PalmsHow does Twentynine Palms Elementary compare with other schools in San Bernardino County?
Twentynine Palms Elementary is No. 92 in reading and No. 63 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Twentynine Palms ElementaryThis school | 33.7% | 37.9% |
| Condor Elementary | 40.5% | 60.3% |
| Friendly Hills Elementary | 47.8% | 57.3% |
