Very Good
#1979 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 21% in state
Based on limited data
Monument Peak
Elementary School · Needles Unified · Big River, CA
A Needles Unified elementary school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
149123 New North Rd., Big River, CA 92242
- Math 42% vs CA 36% (2024)
- Reading 45% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Monument Peak score 43% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
81.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Monument Peak 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 2Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low231/100K
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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
$37,679
Median home value
$134,400
Median rent
$818/mo
College educated
10.9%
Homeownership
81.2%
Poverty rate
17.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92242; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 in Needles Unified
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chemehuevi Valley ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.5 | K–5 | Not available | 33 | Compare → |
| Vista Colorado ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | K–5 | Not available | 327 | 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.
Needles Unified
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $22,698NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Monument Peak is listed in Needles Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Monument Peak
Monument Peak is a public elementary school in Big River, CA, part of Needles Unified, serving approximately 70 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,979 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (2024 CAASPP) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 CAASPP).
Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Monument Peak
What grades does Monument Peak serve?
Monument Peak serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Monument Peak?
Monument Peak has an enrollment of approximately 70 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monument Peak?
The student-teacher ratio at Monument Peak is 17.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Monument Peak rank in CA?
Monument Peak ranks #1,979 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Monument Peak's MySchoolScout rating?
Monument Peak has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Monument Peak?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Monument Peak has 42% math proficiency (2024 CAASPP) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 CAASPP).
Is Monument Peak a charter school?
No, Monument Peak is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Monument Peak a Title I school?
No, Monument Peak is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Monument Peak?
81.4% of students at Monument Peak 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 70
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- San Bernardino County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 62.9%
- Phone
- (760) 326-3891
- Area population (ZIP 92242)
- 1,203
- Area average commute
- 15.9 min
- Area median age
- 64
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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.
- 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 92242; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2024 CAASPP; directory SY 2023–24
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