Twentynine Palms Junior High
Twentynine Palms, CA · Morongo Unified
Regular public school · Grades 7-9 · Rural, fringe
935th of 1,294 California middle schools statewide · better than 28%▼ Declining
5798 Utah Trail, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
(760) 367-9507NCES ID 062586003893Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 417 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 415 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1987, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 49.5% | 37.8% | ▼ 11.7 pts | |
| Hispanic | 25.3% | 35.4% | ▲ 10.1 pts | |
| Black | 13.0% | 14.5% | ▲ 1.5 pts | |
| Asian | 2.5% | 5.3% | ▲ 2.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 7.0% | 3.4% | ▼ 3.6 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 2.3% | 2.7% | ▲ 0.4 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.4% | 0.7% | ▲ 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 $253K in zip 92277 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 Twentynine Palms Junior High
- #937La Contenta MiddleMorongo Unified · 19.1 mi away937th of 1,294
ELA 36% = · Math 17% =Compare - #1221Desert Springs MiddlePalm Springs Unified · 29.7 mi away1,221st of 1,294
ELA 20% ▼16 · Math 11% ▼6Compare - #950Desert Ridge AcademyDesert Sands Unified · 29.7 mi away950th of 1,294
ELA 34% ▼2 · Math 17% =Compare - #1158Painted Hills MiddlePalm Springs Unified · 29.8 mi away1,158th of 1,294
ELA 25% ▼11 · Math 13% ▼4Compare
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.