Mecca Elementary School
Mecca Elementary School serves 746 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
Mecca Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is equal to the California state level of 23:1.
Top Placements
Mecca Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
School Overview
Mecca Elementary School's student population of 746 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 746 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 33 teachers |
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School Comparison
Mecca Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Mecca Elementary School is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #7265 out of 9602 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 24% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 29% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 12% |
| Hispanic | 100% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 5% |
| White | n/a | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.00 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 90% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Coachella Valley Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Mecca Elementary School is Desert Mirage High School (4.9 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Toro Canyon Middle School (4.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Saul Martinez Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Mecca Saul Martinez Elementary School Math: 32% | Reading: 32%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: K-6 | 1,087 student10
0.8 miles
65-705 Johnson St.
Mecca, CA 92254
(760) 396-1935 0.8 K-6 1,087 - Thermal Desert Mirage High School Math: 13% | Reading: 44%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 2,030 students10
4.9 miles
86-150 Ave. 66
Thermal, CA 92274
(760) 397-2255 4.9 9-12 2,030 - Thermal Las Palmitas Elementary School Math: 19% | Reading: 24%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: K-6 | 617 students10
4.9 miles
86-150 Ave. 66
Thermal, CA 92274
(760) 397-2200 4.9 K-6 617 - Thermal Toro Canyon Middle School Math: 16% | Reading: 21%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-8 | 1,094 student10
4.9 miles
86-150 Ave. 66
Thermal, CA 92274
(760) 397-2244 4.9 7-8 1,094 - Thermal Oasis Elementary School Math: 19% | Reading: 18%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: K-6 | 660 students10
5.4 miles
88175 74th Ave.
Thermal, CA 92274
(760) 397-4112 5.4 K-6 660
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