About This School
Friendly Hills Elementary School is located in Joshua Tree, CA and is one of 17 schools in Morongo Unified School District. It is a public school that serves 430 students in grades K-8.
Friendly Hills Elementary School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of California in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Friendly Hills Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
A school's Academic Performance Index (API) is a scale that ranges from 200 to 1000 and is calculated from the school's performance in the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program. The state has set 800 as the API target for all schools to meet.
Friendly Hills Elementary School had an API growth score of 837 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Friendly Hills Elementary School's 2011 base score was 843, however the school did meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, Friendly Hills Elementary School had 20 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Friendly Hills Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Friendly Hills Elementary School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of California in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Friendly Hills Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
A school's Academic Performance Index (API) is a scale that ranges from 200 to 1000 and is calculated from the school's performance in the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program. The state has set 800 as the API target for all schools to meet.
Friendly Hills Elementary School had an API growth score of 837 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Friendly Hills Elementary School's 2011 base score was 843, however the school did meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, Friendly Hills Elementary School had 20 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Friendly Hills Elementary School's students and teachers. more
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Morongo Unified District Spending
$8,819Per Pupil
The Morongo Unified spends $8,819 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 60% on instruction, 36% on support services, 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Morongo Unified District
Education.com TestRating
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For California, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 CST Results for all subjects tested.
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Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Joshua Tree Elementary School 1.7 miles |  |
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| la Contenta Junior High School 2.1 miles |  |
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| Grace Christian School 2.3 miles | n/a | |
| Calvary Baptist Church School 4.7 miles | n/a | |
| Joshua Springs Christian School 5.1 miles | n/a |
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School Facts
- Public School
- Grades K-8
- Morongo Unified School District
Did not make AYP
see 2011 test scores
see 2011 test scores
Contact
Friendly Hills Elementary School7252 Sunny Vista Rd
Joshua Tree, CA 92252
(760) 366-3812
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About the CST
What is it?
The California Standards Test (CST) is an annual exam used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards. The CST is one of the five components of the STAR Program.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grades 2 through 11 in English language arts and math, in grades 5, 8 and 10 in science, and in grades 8, 10 and 11 in history/social science. In grades 9 through 11, students may also be assessed in math and science, depending on course enrollment.
How is it Scored?
Students receive one of five ratings: far below basic, below basic, basic, proficient or advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
About the CAT6
What is it?
The California Achievement Test (CAT/6) is a series of nationally norm-referenced tests that assess general academic knowledge in core subjects, as well as providing national comparisons. The CAT/6 test is one of the five components of the STAR Program.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 and 7 are assessed in reading, language arts, spelling and math.
How is it Scored?
Students receive a percentile rank, which indicates how well they performed in comparison to their peers in other states. The goal is for all students to score at or above the national average, or 50th percentile, on the test.
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TestRating
6 out of 10
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For California, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 CST Results for all subjects tested.
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Enrollment (2010)
Total: 430
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Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, Friendly Hills Elementary School had 58% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. California had 52% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2010)
White
72%
Hispanic
17%
Black
5%
Two or More Races
3%
Asian/Pacific Islander
2%
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20:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Friendly Hills Elementary School had 20 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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Friendly Hills Elementary School
5
Jessica Street: I think Friendly Hills Elementry School is the best school have ever attended! The teachers and staff are always doing their job with a smile on the face! I was so dissapionted when I had to go to high school and leave!
Submitted by a Former Student on May 29, 2010
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