Joshua Tree Elementary School
Joshua Tree, CA 92252-2053
Phone: (760) 366-8459
Fax: (760) 366-5364
District: Morongo Unified School District
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades K-6 • 250 students
Joshua Tree Elementary School serves grades K-6 in the Morongo Unified School District. Based on its state test results, it has received a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10.
Joshua Tree Elementary School is a public school located in Joshua Tree, CA. 250 students attend Joshua Tree Elementary School.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 3/10 | The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) data from California Department of Education, and using 2025 California Science Test data from California Department of Education. |
| Student Growth | 5/10 | The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2025 Student growth data from California Department of Education. |
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Because of a unfortunate issues our family had to leave joshua tree elementary I give joshua tree elementary a 5 star staff wonderful never had issues with this school any problem it was resolved quickly Joshua Tree we will miss you all deeply hopefully we all can return best wishes to all at Joshua's Tree Elementary
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Dont recommend. They require kinder kids to be dropped off on the side of the school and then find their way to their classroom inside the school while intermixing with all grade levels. The school wants parents kept out at all costs, does not want parents walking kids up, and the principle isnt friendly. Their pickup system makes no sense, be prepared to wait longer than normal. My kindergarter cried many mornings going to this school and we pulled her out after a few short months.
Posted: November 27, 2018
Posted: November 27, 2018
My son has ADHD. The school refuses to make reasonable accommodations including discussing his learning needs with new teachers. Additionally my son always gets assigned to new teachers who dont have much teaching experience.
Posted: November 27, 2018
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Posted: November 27, 2018
My son has special needs. It doesnt seem like the school is interested in helping him achieve success. Instead they dont want to deal with him.
Posted: May 6, 2017
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Posted: May 6, 2017
this school is soo bad i had to move for the safety of my children,i honestly felt like they didn't like Mexicans.
Posted: May 6, 2017
Posted: November 15, 2016
Posted: November 15, 2016
Not able to answer this as I have no knowledge of this
Posted: November 15, 2016
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Posted: November 15, 2016
I am new to the area, so far all my experiences have been great here. The staff and teachers which I have met all are quite nice. My daughter came from a private school and really enjoys the school here.
Posted: October 4, 2016
Joshua Tree Elementary School has the most disrespectful administration and staff. I have tried calling the office and telling them their staff members need to be kinder to parents and children, it didn't do any good. If you want to have lunch with your child you can't, when you pick up your child you can't go to them, you have to stand behind a line and wait. This is a prison for you and your child, I'll never let my child attend this school again!
Posted: October 4, 2016
The staff and administration are the bullies, as far as I can see, my child has been going to this school for 3 months.
Posted: October 4, 2016
Teachers don't let you be a part of this school, so I can't answer this particular question.
Posted: October 4, 2016
They did not listen to anything I have said, whether my comments were good or bad.
Posted: October 4, 2016
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Posted: June 7, 2015
A very good community based, close knit school. My children loved the staff and the activities.
We will miss the school and the sense of community.
Posted: June 7, 2015
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Posted: April 7, 2014
I have two children who attend Joshua Tree Elementary School. I have been very impressed with the level of dedication and professionalism of the teachers, administrator and staff. The teachers care about the students and spend countless hours volunteering before and after school to ensure the students are getting extracurricular activities, such as theater. All of the teachers I have come in contact with seem to genuinely care about their students and want to do everything they can to help them succeed. I am proud to say my children are "Owls" of Joshua Tree Elementary School!
Posted: March 13, 2014
My son is in Mary Lou Mohns special Ed Pre-School. Before he started the class at the age of 3 he was diagnosed with a lot of disorders at Loma Linda Childrens Hospital. He had speech delays, prevasive developmental disorder, ADHD, Sensory processing disorder, seizures, etc. After 7 months of going to this class he started increasing his vocabulary and his behaviors went from at least one tantrum per hour to maybe one or two if any per week. He no longer needs Speech therapy or occupational therapy. Pacific Clinic therapist attributed his progress to Mary Lou. Up until then nothing worked. They had 5 adults working with the kids when I was there which makes the staff to student ration very high. My son really likes one of the teachers in the class named Dana.
Posted: December 17, 2013
Very disappointed in the Principal and 6th grade teacher, Mrs. H. they are not there for the enrichment of children. They both should be ashamed at destroying self-esteem in children. I'm appalled, really!
Posted: January 24, 2012
Fantastic school! Since transferring here, our daughter has felt much more secure. The principal and teachers are very dedicated to providing the best eduction possible to the students. The staff is also professional and caring.
Posted: April 19, 2011
Scraping the bottom of the barrel for teachers or any of the staff period. Selling my house just to move my children to another school. Keep your kids away
Posted: April 15, 2010
The staff is very friendly and helpful. Also my 2 grandchildren go there and they love their school and teacher as well.
Posted: August 24, 2009
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