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Stuart Mesa Elementary School

100 Yamanaka Way
Oceanside, CA 92058
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Stuart Mesa Elementary School serves 454 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is equal to the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 454 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 40%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 47%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Stuart Mesa Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)

School Overview

Stuart Mesa Elementary School's student population of 454 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
454 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Stuart Mesa Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
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State Level (CA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
40%
40%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
47%
51%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
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Asian
3%
12%
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Hispanic
38%
56%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Stuart Mesa Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Black
8%
5%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Stuart Mesa Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
White
34%
22%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Stuart Mesa Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
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Two or more races
15%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Stuart Mesa Elementary School.
This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CA.
Diversity Score
0.72
0.63
This chart display the diversity score of Stuart Mesa Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
23%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Stuart Mesa Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Oceanside Unified School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Stuart Mesa Elementary School's ranking?

Stuart Mesa Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Most diverse schools (Top 10%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

How many students attend Stuart Mesa Elementary School?

454 students attend Stuart Mesa Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

38% of Stuart Mesa Elementary School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Stuart Mesa Elementary School?

Stuart Mesa Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Stuart Mesa Elementary School offer ?

Stuart Mesa Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8

What school district is Stuart Mesa Elementary School part of?

Stuart Mesa Elementary School is part of Oceanside Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 454 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 40%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 47%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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