Morongo Unified School District
School District · Twentynine Palms, California
Avg Rating
4.5
out of 10
Schools
16
11 elem, 2 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,247
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
Avg Rating
4.5
out of 10
Schools
16
11 elem, 2 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,247
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
Evaluating Morongo Unified?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Morongo Unified as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Twentynine Palms High
Twentynine Palms · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Friendly Hills Elementary
Twentynine Palms · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Morongo Valley Elementary
Twentynine Palms · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
California rank
#674 of 713
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.8
below California avg
Per-pupil spending
$17,247
$400 vs California median
District size
7,359 students
Much larger than California median
The short answer
Morongo Unified ranks #674 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. Morongo Unified's schools with real test data average 4.5/10 across 16 schools. Its top-rated schools are Twentynine Palms High (6.6/10), Friendly Hills Elementary (5.7/10), and Morongo Valley Elementary (5.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 6.6/10 despite 62% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.1 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Morongo Unified schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +9.4 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Morongo Unified schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Morongo Unified
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (16 of 16). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Twentynine Palms High | 6.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Friendly Hills Elementary | 5.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Morongo Valley Elementary | 5.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Black Rock Alternative/continuation | 5.3 / 10 |
| 5 | Yucca Valley High | 5.2 / 10 |
| 6 | Twentynine Palms Junior High | 5.1 / 10 |
| 7 | Landers Elementary | 4.9 / 10 |
| 8 | La Contenta Middle | 4.6 / 10 |
| 9 | Condor Elementary | 4.3 / 10 |
| 10 | Yucca Mesa Elementary | 4.1 / 10 |
See all 16 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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 4.5/10, Morongo Unified demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Twentynine Palms High, which has a composite score of 6.6/10.
In standardized testing, Morongo Unified students show an average math proficiency of 32.9% and ELA proficiency of 42.3%.
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
Average proficiency across all schools in Morongo Unified with test data.
Schools in Morongo Unified
16 schools Elementary Schools 11
Middle Schools 2
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 4.5/10. 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?
Twentynine Palms High is the highest-rated school in Morongo Unified with a composite score of 6.6/10.
What are the test scores in Morongo Unified?
Across schools in Morongo Unified with test data, the average math proficiency is 32.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 42.3%. 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 4.5/10 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 4.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 32.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 42.3%
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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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