Serving 401 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Yucca Mesa Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 401 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Yucca Mesa Elementary serves the west part of Twentynine Palms, CA, covering an area of approximately 95.3 square miles. Families typically have a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 13 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Yucca Mesa Elementary School's student population of 401 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
401 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Yucca Mesa Elementary 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 Yucca Mesa Elementary School is 0.57, 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
#5461 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
32%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
57%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.7%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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 Yucca Mesa Elementary School's ranking?
Yucca Mesa Elementary School is ranked #5461 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Yucca Mesa Elementary School often compared to?
Yucca Mesa Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Onaga Elementary School, Yucca Valley Elementary School, Friendly Hills Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Yucca Mesa Elementary School?
401 students attend Yucca Mesa Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Yucca Mesa Elementary School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Yucca Mesa Elementary School?
Yucca Mesa Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Yucca Mesa Elementary School offer ?
Yucca Mesa Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Yucca Mesa Elementary School part of?
Yucca Mesa Elementary School is part of Morongo Unified School District.
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