Excellent
#1383 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 15% in state
James Monroe Elementary
Elementary School · Desert Sands Unified · Bermuda Dunes, CA
A Desert Sands Unified elementary school where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.
42-100 Yucca Ln., Bermuda Dunes, CA 92203
- Math 60% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 58% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 24.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at James Monroe Elementary score 59% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 19 points since 2018, to 59% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 66% (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
64.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where James Monroe 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 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average286/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$97,969
Median home value
$496,600
Median rent
$1,990/mo
College educated
34%
Homeownership
80.3%
Poverty rate
8.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92203; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Desert Learning Tree CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–6 | 0.5 mi | 90 | Compare → |
| Palm Desert Learning Tree CenterPrivate · tuition | 5.4private | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 130 | Compare → |
| HorizonEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 356 | Compare → |
| Desert Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 3.9private | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 534 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Desert Sands Unified
- Schools in district
- 35
- Rank in district
- #1 of 33
- District spending per student
- $17,070NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
James Monroe Elementary is listed in Desert Sands Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About James Monroe Elementary
James Monroe Elementary is a public elementary school in Bermuda Dunes, CA, part of Desert Sands Unified, serving approximately 537 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 24.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,383 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about James Monroe Elementary
What grades does James Monroe Elementary serve?
James Monroe Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend James Monroe Elementary?
James Monroe Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 537 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James Monroe Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at James Monroe Elementary is 24.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does James Monroe Elementary rank in CA?
James Monroe Elementary ranks #1,383 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is James Monroe Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
James Monroe Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 James Monroe Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, James Monroe Elementary has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is James Monroe Elementary a charter school?
No, James Monroe Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is James Monroe Elementary a Title I school?
No, James Monroe Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for James Monroe Elementary?
64.8% of students at James Monroe 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 537
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Riverside County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.6%
- Phone
- (760) 772-4130
- Area population (ZIP 92203)
- 33,381
- Area average commute
- 22.6 min
- Area median age
- 41.7
Official sources & links
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 92203; 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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