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5.8 avg / 10

Morongo Unified School District

School District · Twentynine Palms, California

Students: 7,359
Teachers (FTE): 350

Avg Rating

5.8

out of 10

Schools

16

11 elem, 2 mid, 3 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$17,247

Student-Teacher Ratio

21:1

How this district compares

California rank

#465 of 713

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.5

below California avg

Per-pupil spending

$17,247

$400 vs California median

District size

7,359 students

Much larger than California median

About Morongo Unified

Morongo Unified is a Twentynine Palms, California school district serving 16 schools. The district educates 7,359 students with a student-teacher ratio of 21:1. The district invests $17,247 per student annually.

With an average rating of 5.8/10, Morongo Unified demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Friendly Hills Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.4/10.

In standardized testing, Morongo Unified students show an average math proficiency of 23.7% and ELA proficiency of 36.2%.

The district includes 11 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 3 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Morongo Unified, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 23.7%
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ELA Proficiency 36.2%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Morongo Unified with test data.

District Details

State
California
City
Twentynine Palms
Total Enrollment
7,359
Teachers (FTE)
350
Child Poverty Rate
0.2%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Morongo Unified?

Morongo Unified has 16 schools in total — 11 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Morongo Unified?

The average composite rating for Morongo Unified is 5.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Morongo Unified?

Morongo Unified spends $17,247 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Morongo Unified?

The average student-teacher ratio in Morongo Unified is 21:1.

What is the top-rated school in Morongo Unified?

Friendly Hills Elementary is the highest-rated school in Morongo Unified with a composite score of 8.4/10.

What are the test scores in Morongo Unified?

Across schools in Morongo Unified with test data, the average math proficiency is 23.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 36.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Morongo Unified compare to other districts in California?

Morongo Unified has an average school rating of 5.8/10 across 16 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in California by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
5.8/10
Math Proficiency
23.7%
ELA Proficiency
36.2%

Resources

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How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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