James Monroe Elementary School

James Monroe Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade K-5
42100 Yucca Ln,  Bermuda Dunes, CA
Desert Sands Unified School District
4.2
639 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mike Kint
Student Teacher Ratio
28:1
Math Proficiency
52%
Reading Proficiency
65%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
A
Teachers
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
65%
Math Proficiency
52%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
28:1
Teachers
23
Full Time Teachers
23
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
29.9%
State Average
17.9%
Science
6.1%
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
523:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.8%
Female
49.2%
Hispanic
61.6%
White
26.5%
Two or more races
5.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.1%
Black
1.9%
Native American
1.4%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
4.2 10 Reviews
1.0 parent
4/17/2025
It is painfully obvious that this school puts funding and their precious rating above the good of its' students. Mrs. Joiner lacks basic communication skills while touting an empty mission statement. If you expect a well rounded, pragmatic and modern approach to your children's education, I would im...
5.0 parent
10/29/2019
This school is amazing. Having 6 children all attend here over the last 13 years has been a great experience. My children are all so smart and I believe it starts from Elementary level of academics. The curriculum is superb and my children have all loved this school and the teachers.
2.0 parent
2/21/2019
I transferred to this school because I heard it was highly rated and our student is very bright and could already read very well. The teacher he was assigned to was cruel and dishonest. She was never held accountable for what she did, even though the Principal was aware. The school test scores and t...
5.0 parent
9/27/2018
I would rate this school a 10.

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James Monroe Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Bermuda Dunes, CA, in the Bermuda Dunes neighborhood, and is served by the Desert Sands Unified School District in California. The school has a total enrollment of 639 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 28:1. Academic records show that 52% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 65% are proficient in reading. James Monroe Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $692,452. Discover additional schools in the area, like Horizon School, La Quinta High School, Shadow Hills High School, and more. Learn more about what Bermuda Dunes has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near James Monroe Elementary School.

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