Yucca Mesa Elementary School
Tel:
(760)228-1777
- Yucca Mesa Elementary School serves 422 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 32% (which is lower than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 49% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 76%.
School Overview
- Yucca Mesa Elementary School's student population of 422 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 422 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 19 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Yucca Mesa Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 22:1 has increased from 20:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Yucca Mesa Elementary School is 0.46, 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #3945 out of 9,595 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 32% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 49% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 25% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 6% |
| White | 69% | 24% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.46 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 62% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Morongo Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Yucca Mesa Elementary School is Black Rock Alternative/continuation (4.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is La Contenta Middle School (4.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Friendly Hills Elementary School (5.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Twentynine Palms Black Rock Alternative/continuation Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 122 students
4.5 miles
59273 Sunnyslope
Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
(760)365-5922 4.5 9-12 122 - Twentynine Palms La Contenta Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 749 students
4.7 miles
7050 La Contenta Rd.
Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
(760)228-1802 4.7 7-8 749 - Twentynine Palms Friendly Hills Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 407 students
5.1 miles
7252 Sunny Vista Rd.
Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
(760)366-3812 5.1 K-6 407 - Twentynine Palms Joshua Tree Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 374 students
5.6 miles
6051 Sunburst Dr.
Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
(760)366-8459 5.6 K-6 374 - Brawley Landers Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 166 students
5.7 miles
56450 Reche Rd.
Brawley, CA 92227
(760)364-2382 5.7 K-6 166
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