Joshua Tree Elementary
Joshua Tree, CA · Morongo Unified
Regular public school · Grades K-6 · Rural, fringe
4,546th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 20%▼ Declining
4950 Sunburst Ave, Joshua Tree, CA 92252
(760) 366-8459NCES ID 062586003885Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Joshua Tree Elementary 4,546th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 20% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 26th in 2015 to 20th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 137 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 260 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1987, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 28.4% | 43.5% | ▲ 15.1 pts | |
| White | 56.3% | 40.4% | ▼ 15.9 pts | |
| Black | 8.5% | 7.3% | ▼ 1.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 3.6% | 6.5% | ▲ 2.9 pts | |
| Asian | 2.2% | 0.8% | ▼ 1.4 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.8% | ▲ 0.8 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.1% | 0.8% | ▼ 0.3 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
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What school district is Joshua Tree Elementary in?
Joshua Tree Elementary is part of the Morongo Unified district in Joshua Tree, California.
Is Joshua Tree Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Joshua Tree Elementary 4,546th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 20% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Joshua Tree Elementary?
Hispanic 44%, White 40%, Black 7%, Two or more races 7% (260 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Joshua Tree 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.