Morongo Unified
Morongo Unified has 14 ranked schools across elementary and high levels with an average Scope Score of 33.7/100 — 10.0 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Friendly Hills Elementary at 47/100, where 20.5% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $15,012 per student (above the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 27.3%, above the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Developing 32.6/100 | 11 | 12.8% | 25.4% |
| High | Developing 38.0/100 | 3 | 9.7% | 34.5% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Morongo Unified, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: Morongo Unified's high schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 38.0.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -7.6pp (state avg: -3.0pp), a negative trend that warrants attention.
Consistency: Score range of 26.9 points — showing notable variation between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 27.3%, 9.2pp below the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 4.4%, below the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: Friendly Hills Elementary leads the district at 47 with 20.5% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in Morongo Unified
Hidden gems: 2 schools in Morongo Unified are classified as On the Rise (2) — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.
Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more
Student demographics
District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data
District Funding
Morongo Unified spends $15,012 per student in current expenditures — $198 above the state average of $14,815.
Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020
Teacher compensation
CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25
Elementary Schools (11)
Morongo Unified has 11 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 32.6 — 11.2 points below the state average of 43.8.
Growth averages -7.6pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.
The highest-scoring elementary school is Friendly Hills Elementary with a Scope Score of 47 and 20.5% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Friendly Hills Elementary Morongo Unified Building Momentum | 20.5% | Developing 47/100 |
| 2 | Morongo Valley Elementary Morongo Unified Building Momentum | 19.9% | Developing 42/100 |
| 3 | Twentynine Palms Elementary Morongo Unified On the Rise | 17.2% | Developing 41/100 |
| 4 | Condor Elementary Morongo Unified Building Momentum | 17.2% | Developing 39/100 |
| 5 | Yucca Valley Elementary Morongo Unified Building Momentum | 8.9% | Developing 32/100 |
| 6 | Yucca Mesa Elementary Morongo Unified Building Momentum | 15.2% | Developing 32/100 |
| 7 | Landers Elementary Morongo Unified Building Momentum | 15.3% | Needs Support 29/100 |
| 8 | Joshua Tree Elementary Morongo Unified Building Momentum | 6.5% | Needs Support 28/100 |
| 9 | Onaga Elementary Morongo Unified Building Momentum | 9.1% | Needs Support 24/100 |
| 10 | Oasis Elementary Morongo Unified On the Rise | 7.3% | Needs Support 22/100 |
| 11 | Palm Vista Elementary Morongo Unified Building Momentum | 4.2% | Needs Support 20/100 |
High Schools (3)
Morongo Unified has 3 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 38.0 — 9.5 points below the state average of 47.5.
The highest-scoring high school is Twentynine Palms High with a Scope Score of 46 and 17.6% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Twentynine Palms High Morongo Unified Building Momentum | 17.6% | Developing 46/100 |
| 2 | Yucca Valley High Morongo Unified Building Momentum | 11.4% | Developing 40/100 |
| 3 | Black Rock Alternative/Continuation Morongo Unified Building Momentum | 0.0% | Needs Support 28/100 |
Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology
Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.
What Scope Scores can't tell you about Morongo Unified
- Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
- Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
- Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
- Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
- Parent and community engagement levels
- Quality of special education and gifted programs
- How resources are distributed across schools within the district
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