D
Needs Improvement
47/100

Joshua Tree Elementary

📚 K – 06 🏫 School
📍 6051 Sunburst Dr., Joshua Tree, CA 92252
Overall
D
47/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
2.3 grade levels below the U.S. average · 22nd percentile in California
Growth
C
Students gain 0.97 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 35th percentile
Resources
C+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against California schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

47
Repit Score
out of 100
260
Students
enrolled
22.2:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$17K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%22/1002.3 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%35/100Students gain 0.97 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.93 in 2009–19; 41st percentile in California (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%67/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 66% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with California schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +3 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in California. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency27% (−21 pts vs. state avg 48%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency17% (−20 pts vs. state avg 37%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the California state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White27%17%reading -39 pts, math -39 pts5th percentile (list)
Hispanic15%5%reading -24 pts, math -23 pts1st percentile (list)
Low-income22%17%reading -16 pts, math -11 pts9th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 6051 Sunburst Dr.
City Joshua Tree
ZIP Code 92252
District 0625860
NCES School ID 062586003885
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 92252

Understanding the community around Joshua Tree Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $53,868
Per Capita Income $36,220
Poverty Rate 11.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 24.4%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.0%
High School or Higher 88.6%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $272,800
Median Rent $1,122
Owner-Occupied 67.3%
Renter-Occupied 32.7%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Joshua Tree Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.0%
Female 50.0%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 43.5%
White 40.4%
Black 7.3%
Two or More Races 6.5%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian 0.8%
Pacific Islander 0.8%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 260
Teachers (FTE) 11.7
Student:Teacher Ratio 22.2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Joshua Tree Elementary?
Joshua Tree Elementary has a Repit School Score of 47 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Joshua Tree Elementary?
Joshua Tree Elementary has 260 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 22.2:1.
What grades does Joshua Tree Elementary serve?
Joshua Tree Elementary serves grades K – 06 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Joshua Tree Elementary receive per student?
Joshua Tree Elementary receives $16,618 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Joshua Tree Elementary in 92252 ▼
Avg Home Value
$350,554
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,032
1-Year Change
+2.0%
% Renters
32.7%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026