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Morongo Valley Elementary

Summary:

Morongo Valley Elementary is a public elementary school serving 183 students in grades K-6 in the Morongo Unified School District in Morongo Valley, California. While the school generally outperforms the district in both English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency, its test scores still lag behind state averages, suggesting room for improvement.

One area of concern for Morongo Valley Elementary is its steadily increasing chronic absenteeism rate, which has risen from 10.1% in 2018-2019 to 19.4% in 2022-2023, higher than the state average. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 64.53% to 87.8% over the past few years, indicating a relatively high proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds. The school's student-teacher ratio has also fluctuated between 18.5 and 22.5, which is generally higher than nearby schools in the Morongo Unified and Palm Springs Unified districts.

When compared to other schools in the Morongo Unified District, Morongo Valley Elementary generally outperforms them in both English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency rates. However, when compared to schools in the neighboring Palm Springs Unified District, Morongo Valley Elementary's performance is less favorable, as the Palm Springs Unified schools tend to have lower proficiency rates than Morongo Valley Elementary, but the gap is not as significant as the one between Morongo Valley Elementary and the state averages.


Detail:

Public K-6

 10951 Hess Blvd.
       Morongo Valley, CA  92256-9727

(760) 363-6216

District: Morongo Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
2960th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,064 Help


Students who attend Morongo Valley Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    La Contenta Middle
High:    Yucca Valley High

Student/teacher ratio:  17.3 Help
Number of students:  184

Racial breakdown:

White:
55.4%
Hispanic:
34.2%
Two or more races:
6.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  73.9% Help


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Compare Details Morongo Valley Elementary ranks worse than 50.5% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 2nd among 11 ranked elementary schools in the Morongo Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.43. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (55.4%), Hispanic (34.2%), two or more races (6.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 73.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Morongo Valley Elementary is 17.3, which is the lowest among 11 elementary schools in the Morongo Unified School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Morongo Valley Elementary is $9,064, which is the 2nd highest among 11 elementary schools in the Morongo Unified School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Morongo Valley Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Morongo Valley Elementary 2960th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Morongo Valley Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Morongo Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Morongo Unified 1036th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Morongo Valley Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Morongo Valley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 68.18 1360th 4809 71.7%
2005 56.74 1883rd 4822 60.9%
2006 56.72 1888th 4818 60.8%
2007 56.10 2014th 5113 60.6%
2008 63.13 1726th 5113 66.2%
2009 71.74 1359th 5193 73.8%
2010 60.11 1981st 5314 62.7%
2011 60.89 1967th 5377 63.4%
2012 63.56 1859th 5390 65.5%
2013 75.19 1313th 5530 76.3%
2015 69.18 1532nd 5611 72.7%
2016 56.27 2161st 5614 61.5%
2017 55.69 2242nd 5692 60.6%
2018 62.30 1943rd 5662 65.7%
2019 58.97 2131st 5789 63.2%
2022 51.45 2475th 5883 57.9%
2023 42.17 3002nd 5874 48.9%
2024 43.43 2960th 5862 49.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Morongo Valley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.95 1241st 5084 75.6%
2019 73.18 1022nd 5173 80.2%
2022 55.49 1948th 5264 63.0%
2023 42.50 2865th 5374 46.7%
2024 45.17 2733rd 5511 50.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Morongo Valley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.47 1824th 5413 66.3%
2019 57.26 2103rd 5492 61.7%
2022 57.01 2060th 5635 63.4%
2023 21.08 4599th 5617 18.1%
2024 45.12 2715th 5605 51.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Morongo Valley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.36 2052nd 5431 62.2%
2019 53.53 2288th 5510 58.5%
2022 60.85 1921st 5663 66.1%
2023 67.04 1642nd 5650 70.9%
2024 48.27 2555th 5636 54.7%
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Rank History for White students at Morongo Valley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.75 1827th 2737 33.2%
2019 44.36 1719th 2834 39.3%
2022 39.52 1748th 2726 35.9%
2023 21.84 2172nd 2662 18.4%
2024 38.93 1732nd 2647 34.6%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Morongo Valley Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Morongo Valley Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 294 2 1 28 1 n/a n/a 0 326
1989 302 3 4 28 2 n/a n/a 0 339
1990 288 0 2 31 2 n/a n/a 0 323
1991 289 0 4 43 1 n/a n/a 0 337
1992 300 3 2 37 0 n/a n/a 0 342
1993 288 2 3 25 1 n/a n/a 0 319
1994 284 4 3 36 1 n/a n/a 0 328
1995 257 2 5 42 1 n/a n/a 0 307
1996 257 2 5 42 1 n/a n/a 0 307
1997 238 3 0 65 2 n/a n/a 0 308
1998 232 2 6 49 2 n/a n/a 0 291
1999 208 2 2 43 2 n/a n/a 0 257
2000 233 2 1 47 0 n/a n/a 0 283
2001 219 5 2 48 3 n/a n/a 0 277
2002 193 4 0 44 3 n/a n/a 1 245
2003 193 4 0 44 3 n/a n/a 1 245
2004 181 2 0 39 3 n/a n/a 10 235
2005 180 5 0 35 5 n/a n/a 15 240
2006 179 3 0 52 2 n/a n/a 22 258
2007 151 2 2 54 2 n/a n/a 17 228
2008 165 1 2 49 2 n/a n/a 0 219
2009 174 0 0 36 1 2 27 0 240
2010 176 0 0 51 1 4 13 0 245
2011 175 0 0 52 0 3 8 0 238
2012 161 1 0 63 0 2 8 0 235
2013 141 1 1 54 0 2 4 0 203
2014 133 1 1 61 0 2 8 0 206
2015 145 0 0 66 0 1 7 0 219
2016 127 3 1 59 0 1 6 0 197
2017 138 3 2 54 1 0 6 0 204
2018 132 4 2 56 1 0 3 0 198
2019 118 5 3 49 0 2 0 0 177
2020 109 4 4 51 1 1 0 0 170
2021 93 3 3 62 1 1 1 0 164
2022 104 4 3 50 1 1 9 0 172
2023 110 5 2 58 2 0 6 0 183
2024 102 4 2 63 1 0 12 0 184

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Morongo Valley Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 326 13.0 25.0 n/a
1989 339 14.0 24.2 n/a
1990 323 15.0 21.5 n/a
1991 337 14.0 24.0 n/a
1992 342 14.2 24.0 33.6
1993 319 14.0 22.8 47.3
1994 328 13.0 25.2 49.4
1995 307 14.0 21.9 49.2
1996 307 14.0 21.9 49.2
1997 308 13.0 23.7 58.4
1998 291 13.0 22.4 53.3
1999 257 13.0 19.8 51
2000 283 15.0 18.9 59
2001 277 16.0 17.3 53.1
2002 245 14.0 17.5 50.4
2003 245 14.0 17.5 50.4
2004 235 13.0 18.1 49.8
2005 240 12.0 20.0 72.4
2006 258 13.0 19.8 69.1
2007 228 12.0 19.0 66.8
2008 219 15.0 14.6 66.2
2009 240 13.0 17.1 65.8
2010 245 12.0 20.4 64.5
2011 238 n/a n/a 73.5
2012 235 10.0 23.3 n/a
2013 203 9.5 21.3 75.9
2014 206 9.5 21.6 72.8
2015 219 10.0 21.9 82.2
2016 197 8.0 24.6 75.6
2017 204 9.4 21.4 74.5
2018 198 7.5 26.2 75.8
2019 177 8.1 21.7 72.3
2020 170 n/a n/a 76.5
2021 164 8.4 19.3 87.8
2022 172 9.2 18.5 64.5
2023 183 8.1 22.5 66.1
2024 184 10.5 17.3 73.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Morongo Valley Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 326 13.0 25.0 n/a
1989 339 14.0 24.2 n/a
1990 323 15.0 21.5 n/a
1991 337 14.0 24.0 n/a
1992 342 14.2 24.0 33.6
1993 319 14.0 22.8 47.3
1994 328 13.0 25.2 49.4
1995 307 14.0 21.9 49.2
1996 307 14.0 21.9 49.2
1997 308 13.0 23.7 58.4
1998 291 13.0 22.4 53.3
1999 257 13.0 19.8 51
2000 283 15.0 18.9 59
2001 277 16.0 17.3 53.1
2002 245 14.0 17.5 50.4
2003 245 14.0 17.5 50.4
2004 235 13.0 18.1 49.8
2005 240 12.0 20.0 72.4
2006 258 13.0 19.8 69.1
2007 228 12.0 19.0 66.8
2008 219 15.0 14.6 66.2
2009 240 13.0 17.1 65.8
2010 245 12.0 20.4 64.5
2011 238 n/a n/a 73.5
2012 235 10.0 23.3 n/a
2013 203 9.5 21.3 75.9
2014 206 9.5 21.6 72.8
2015 219 10.0 21.9 82.2
2016 197 8.0 24.6 75.6
2017 204 9.4 21.4 74.5
2018 198 7.5 26.2 75.8
2019 177 8.1 21.7 72.3
2020 170 n/a n/a 76.5
2021 164 8.4 19.3 87.8
2022 172 9.2 18.5 64.5
2023 183 8.1 22.5 66.1
2024 184 10.5 17.3 73.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Morongo Valley Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201289.0%9.0%0.0%3.0%91.0%91.0%89.0%91.0%89.0%
2013100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
201485.0%15.0%0.0%0.0%85.0%85.0%85.0%85.0%85.0%
201591.0%0.0%0.0%9.0%91.0%91.0%100.0%94.0%91.0%
201696.0%0.0%0.0%4.0%96.0%96.0%100.0%96.0%96.0%
201783.0%0.0%6.0%11.0%89.0%94.0%94.0%83.0%92.0%
201890.0%0.0%0.0%7.0%90.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%90.0%93.0%
201990.0%0.0%5.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%90.0%≥95.0%
202085.7%0.0%7.1%89.3%89.3%92.9%85.7%92.9%
202187.5%0.0%0.0%91.7%87.5%91.7%91.7%
202289.3%0.0%7.1%92.9%89.3%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Morongo Valley Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $9,064

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Morongo Valley Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 2131st of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 3002nd of 5874 Elementary schools
 14.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Morongo Valley Elementary)44.431
 13.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Morongo Unified)41.131.1
 10%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Morongo Valley Elementary)44.431
 13.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Morongo Unified)39.531.4
 8.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Morongo Valley Elementary)65.526.1
 39.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Morongo Unified)42.230.4
 11.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Morongo Valley Elementary)62.126.1
 36%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Morongo Unified)31.430.6
 0.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Morongo Valley Elementary)5029.2
 20.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Morongo Unified)36.331.4
 4.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Morongo Valley Elementary)11.513
 1.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Morongo Unified)19.316.2
 3.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Morongo Valley Elementary)26.926.9
   5th Grade Science (Morongo Unified)22.220.9
 1.4%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Morongo Valley Elementary)6465.4
 1.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Morongo Unified)42.834.1
 8.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Morongo Valley Elementary)6073.1
 13.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Morongo Unified)31.721.9
 9.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students177183
 3.4%
African American55
American Indian02
Asian32
 33.3%
Hispanic4958
 18.4%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White118110
 6.8%
Two or More Races06
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients72.3%66.1%
 6.2%

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Morongo Valley Elementary ranks 2960th of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Morongo Valley Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : La Contenta Middle
High : Yucca Valley High

In the 2023-24 school year, 184 students attended Morongo Valley Elementary.

Students at Morongo Valley Elementary are 55% White, 34% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 2% African American, 1% Asian.


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