Friendly Hills Elementary
Joshua Tree, CA · Morongo Unified
Regular public school · Grades K-6 · Rural, fringe
1,432nd of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 75%· Stable
7252 Sunny Vista Rd., Joshua Tree, CA 92252
(760) 366-3812NCES ID 062586009164Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Friendly Hills Elementary 1,432nd of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 75% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 73th in 2015 to 75th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 146 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 262 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1987, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 72.6% | 53.4% | ▼ 19.2 pts | |
| Hispanic | 18.2% | 37.4% | ▲ 19.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 4.4% | 5.3% | ▲ 0.9 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.7% | 1.5% | ▲ 0.8 pts | |
| Asian | 0.5% | 1.1% | ▲ 0.6 pts | |
| Black | 3.5% | 1.1% | ▼ 2.4 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1987. 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 $348K in zip 92252 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 Friendly Hills Elementary
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ELA 24% ▼38 · Math 13% ▼38Compare - #5092Cabot Yerxa ElementaryPalm Springs Unified · 15 mi away5,092nd of 5,659
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What school district is Friendly Hills Elementary in?
Friendly Hills Elementary is part of the Morongo Unified district in Joshua Tree, California.
Is Friendly Hills Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Friendly Hills Elementary 1,432nd of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 75% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Friendly Hills Elementary?
White 53%, Hispanic 37%, Two or more races 5%, Pacific Islander 2% (262 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Friendly Hills Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 92252 is $348K 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.