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Desert Knolls Elementary

Apple Valley Unified · San Bernardino County · 18213 Symeron Drive, Apple Valley, CA 92307-4537

(760) 242-3441

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1/10
#5229
Rank 5229 out of 5,722
Top 91%
English Language Arts1/10 · #5167 · 10th percentile
Mathematics1/10 · #5353 · 6th percentile
Science2/10 · #4515 · 19th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Desert Knolls Elementary sits in Apple Valley, a High Desert community east of the San Bernardino Mountains where wide open spaces and a tight-knit suburban feel define daily life. The school faces some academic challenges, with math and English scores in the lower percentiles, though its science scores show a bit more promise. Families rooted in the area and looking for a neighborhood school with room to grow may find it a familiar, community-grounded option.

Student Demographics

268 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
160 (60%)
White
66 (25%)
African American
26 (10%)
Multiple Races
9 (3%)
Other
7 (3%)

Key Indicators

English Learners26 (10%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged209 (78%)
Students with Disabilities58 (22%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

582
Enrollment
30.5
Teachers (FTE)
19.1:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
24.2
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs2/10 · #4888 · 19th percentile

31 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found