Twentynine Palms Junior High
Twentynine Palms, CA · Morongo Unified · Grades 7-9
935th of 1,294 California middle schools statewide · better than 28%▼ Declining
Twentynine Palms Junior High ranking
SchoolRow ranks Twentynine Palms Junior High 935th of 1,294 California middle schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 28% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 53th in 2015 to 28th in 2025 — declining.
Twentynine Palms Junior High test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 417 students tested
Twentynine Palms Junior High students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 415 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 48.6% | 37.8% | ▼ 10.8 pts | |
| Hispanic | 24.1% | 35.4% | ▲ 11.3 pts | |
| Black | 12.1% | 14.5% | ▲ 2.4 pts | |
| Asian | 3.3% | 5.3% | ▲ 2.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 9.1% | 3.4% | ▼ 5.7 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 2.2% | 2.7% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0 pts |
Homes near Twentynine Palms Junior High
Typical home value $253K in zip 92277 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Twentynine Palms Junior High
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3La Contenta MiddleMorongo Unified · 19.1 mi away937th of 1,294
ELA 36% · Math 17% - 1Desert Springs MiddlePalm Springs Unified · 29.7 mi away1,221st of 1,294
ELA 20% · Math 11% - 3Desert Ridge AcademyDesert Sands Unified · 29.7 mi away950th of 1,294
ELA 34% · Math 17% - 2Painted Hills MiddlePalm Springs Unified · 29.8 mi away1,158th of 1,294
ELA 25% · Math 13%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Twentynine Palms Junior High in?
Twentynine Palms Junior High is part of the Morongo Unified district in Twentynine Palms, California.
Is Twentynine Palms Junior High a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Twentynine Palms Junior High 935th of 1,294 California middle schools (better than 28% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Twentynine Palms Junior High?
White 38%, Hispanic 35%, Black 15%, Asian 5% (415 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Twentynine Palms Junior High cost?
The typical home value in zip code 92277 is $253K 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.