Desert Knolls Elementary School

Desert Knolls Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-6
18213 Symeron Rd,  Apple Valley, CA
Apple Valley Unified School District
2.9
584 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Crystal Schinhofen
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Math Proficiency
15%
Reading Proficiency
22%

Niche Grade

C-
Academics
B
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
15%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Teachers
26
Full Time Teachers
26
Teachers in First or Second Year
11.8%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
3.7%
State Average
17.9%
Science
3%
State Average
9.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
1,088:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.1%
Female
46.9%
Hispanic
60.7%
White
24.9%
Black
8.9%
Two or more races
3.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
2.9 17 Reviews
5.0 parent
9/15/2025
My child loves going to School here.
1.0 other
8/14/2025
If zero stars were an option that's what I would give. My nephew just started Kinder at this school. He is autistic and this school lost him twice in the first 2 days. He "slipped out" of the classroom that had 1 teacher and 2 aides supposedly watching the kids the first time. The 2nd time, he was m...
1.0 parent
8/9/2025
Told them my autistic son was an eloper and nonverbal. He managed to get away from them on the first day of school but was found immediately and I was told he wasnt in class 90% of the day. Then on the second day of school, they actually lost him. When we went to go pick him up teachers tried to tel...
1.0 parent
12/18/2024
I have 1 grandchild that attended this school,he has been bullied on several occasions quite a few different students. The school never saw or heard of anything that was going on with my grandson, but they always believe the other child.We met with the principal we've called the school district and...

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Desert Knolls Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-6 in Apple Valley, CA and is served by the Apple Valley Unified School District in California. The school has a total enrollment of 584 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 22:1. Academic records show that 15% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 22% are proficient in reading. Desert Knolls Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $472,546. Discover additional schools in the area, like Victor Valley Virtual Academy, Goodwill High School, Victor Valley High School, and more. Learn more about what Apple Valley has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Desert Knolls Elementary School.

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