Mesa Intermediate serves 363 students in grades 7-9.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 29% (which was lower than the California state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 42% (which was lower than the California state average of 56%).
Minority enrollment was 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
Total Students
363 students
Total Classroom Teachers (09-10)
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)29%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)42%
56%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
79%
56%
Black
13%
5%
White
6%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% CA state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% CA state average).
How many students attend Mesa Intermediate?
363 students attend Mesa Intermediate.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Mesa Intermediate students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Mesa Intermediate offer ?
Mesa Intermediate offers enrollment in grades 7-9
What school district is Mesa Intermediate part of?
Mesa Intermediate is part of Palmdale Elementary School District.
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