Below Average
#8222 of 9,539 schools in CA
Condor Elementary
Elementary School · Morongo Unified · Twentynine Palms, CA
A Morongo Unified elementary school where students score 30 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 1209, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
- Math 29% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 44% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 24.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Condor Elementary score 35% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 36% in 2024.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
15.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Condor Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,211/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Twentynine Palms), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$55,515
Median home value
$224,300
Median rent
$1,267/mo
College educated
25%
Homeownership
42.4%
Poverty rate
16.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92277; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twentynine Palms ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | K–6 | 3.7 mi | 546 | Compare → |
| Oasis ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 2.4 | K–6 | 4.7 mi | 492 | Compare → |
| Friendly Hills ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–6 | Not available | 262 | Compare → |
| Landers ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | K–6 | Not available | 126 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Morongo Unified
- Schools in district
- 17
- Rank in district
- #9 of 16
- District spending per student
- $17,247NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Condor Elementary is listed in Morongo Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Condor Elementary
Condor Elementary is a public elementary school in Twentynine Palms, CA, part of Morongo Unified, serving approximately 389 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 24.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #8,222 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Condor Elementary
What grades does Condor Elementary serve?
Condor Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Condor Elementary?
Condor Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 389 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Condor Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Condor Elementary is 24.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Condor Elementary rank in CA?
Condor Elementary ranks #8,222 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Condor Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Condor Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Condor Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Condor Elementary has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Condor Elementary a charter school?
No, Condor Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Condor Elementary a Title I school?
No, Condor Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Condor Elementary?
15.7% of students at Condor Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 389
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- San Bernardino County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.5%
- Phone
- (760) 367-0750
- Area population (ZIP 92277)
- 27,742
- Area average commute
- 18.9 min
- Area median age
- 27.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 92277; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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