James Monroe Elementary
Bermuda Dunes, CA · Desert Sands Unified
Regular public school · Grades K-5 · Suburb, large
1,527th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 73%· Stable
42-100 Yucca Ln., Bermuda Dunes, CA 92203
(760) 772-4130Official website ↗NCES ID 061111009786Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks James Monroe Elementary 1,527th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 73% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 71th in 2015 to 73th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 293 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 537 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1990, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 53.9% | 65.5% | ▲ 11.6 pts | |
| White | 38.2% | 23.5% | ▼ 14.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.7% | 5.2% | ▲ 4.5 pts | |
| Asian | 3.8% | 3.2% | ▼ 0.6 pts | |
| Black | 3.0% | 1.3% | ▼ 1.7 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 1.3% | ▲ 1.3 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1990. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $559K in zip 92203 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than James Monroe Elementary
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ELA 46% ▼12 · Math 36% ▼17Compare - #3455Carrillo Ranch ElementaryDesert Sands Unified · 2.8 mi away3,455th of 5,659
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ELA 20% ▼38 · Math 10% ▼43Compare - #5192Lyndon B. Johnson ElementaryDesert Sands Unified · 3.4 mi away5,192nd of 5,659
ELA 23% ▼35 · Math 14% ▼39Compare - #5539John F. Kennedy ElementaryDesert Sands Unified · 3.5 mi away5,539th of 5,659
ELA 13% ▼45 · Math 12% ▼41Compare - #2671Harry S. Truman ElementaryDesert Sands Unified · 3.9 mi away2,671st of 5,659
ELA 45% ▼13 · Math 38% ▼15Compare
What school district is James Monroe Elementary in?
James Monroe Elementary is part of the Desert Sands Unified district in Bermuda Dunes, California.
Is James Monroe Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks James Monroe Elementary 1,527th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 73% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of James Monroe Elementary?
Hispanic 66%, White 24%, Two or more races 5%, Asian 3% (537 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near James Monroe Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 92203 is $559K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.