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#6080 of 9,539 schools in CA
Friendly Hills Elementary
Elementary School · Morongo Unified · Twentynine Palms, CA
A Morongo Unified elementary school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 1209, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
- Math 44% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 56% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 23.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Friendly Hills Elementary score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 10 points since 2018, reaching 50% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
66%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Friendly Hills 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 11Somewhat 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.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joshua Tree ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | K–6 | 3.3 mi | 260 | Compare → |
| Onaga ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | K–6 | 3.6 mi | 622 | Compare → |
| Condor ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | K–6 | Not available | 389 | 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
- #3 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
Friendly Hills Elementary is listed in Morongo Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Friendly Hills Elementary
Friendly Hills Elementary is a public elementary school in Twentynine Palms, CA, part of Morongo Unified, serving approximately 262 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 23.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #6,080 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Friendly Hills Elementary
What grades does Friendly Hills Elementary serve?
Friendly Hills Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Friendly Hills Elementary?
Friendly Hills Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 262 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Friendly Hills Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Friendly Hills Elementary is 23.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Friendly Hills Elementary rank in CA?
Friendly Hills Elementary ranks #6,080 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Friendly Hills Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Friendly Hills Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Friendly Hills Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Friendly Hills Elementary has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Friendly Hills Elementary a charter school?
No, Friendly Hills Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Friendly Hills Elementary a Title I school?
No, Friendly Hills Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Friendly Hills Elementary?
66.0% of students at Friendly Hills 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
- 262
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- San Bernardino County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.5%
- Phone
- (760) 366-3812
- 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.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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