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Friendly Hills Elementary

Morongo Unified · San Bernardino County · 7252 Sunny Vista Road, Joshua Tree, CA 92252-2741

(760) 366-3812

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7/10
#1799
Rank 1799 out of 5,722
Top 31%
English Language Arts8/10 · #1587 · 72nd percentile
Mathematics8/10 · #1633 · 71st percentile
Science6/10 · #2682 · 52nd percentile

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School Overview

Tucked away in the high desert community of Joshua Tree, Friendly Hills Elementary punches well above its weight for a small-town school, landing in the top third of California elementaries with solid English and math scores. It's a natural fit for families drawn to Joshua Tree's artsy, outdoorsy lifestyle — think national park weekends and a tight-knit community where neighbors actually know each other. If you're relocating to the high desert and want a neighborhood school with a genuine sense of community and respectable academics to match, Friendly Hills is worth a serious look.

Student Demographics

139 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
73 (53%)
Hispanic
56 (40%)
African American
4 (3%)
Other
6 (4%)

Key Indicators

English Learners4 (3%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged88 (63%)
Students with Disabilities17 (12%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

266
Enrollment
14.2
Teachers (FTE)
18.8:1
Student-Staff Ratio
0
Administrators (FTE)
15
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 · #5329 · 12th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found