Serving 474 students in grades 7-8, Mesa Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 474 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 26% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mesa Middle serves the southern part of Arroyo Grande, CA, covering an area of approximately 204.5 square miles, with typical drive times of 20 to 30 minutes to the school and an average distance of 17.8 miles from the school to the edge of its attendance zone. The furthest point in the zone is about 27.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mesa Middle School's student population of 474 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
474 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mesa Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mesa Middle School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6479 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
65%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
28%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.2%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mesa Middle School's ranking?
Mesa Middle School is ranked #6479 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Mesa Middle School often compared to?
Mesa Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Paulding Middle School, Judkins Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Mesa Middle School?
474 students attend Mesa Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Mesa Middle School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mesa Middle School?
Mesa Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Mesa Middle School offer ?
Mesa Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Mesa Middle School part of?
Mesa Middle School is part of Lucia Mar Unified School District.
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