Yucca Mesa Elementary School
Tel:
(760) 228-1777
- Yucca Mesa Elementary School serves 416 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is lower than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Yucca Mesa Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is equal to the California state level of 23:1.
School Overview
- Yucca Mesa Elementary School's student population of 416 students has declined by 5% 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 | 416 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 18 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Yucca Mesa Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 23:1 has increased from 20:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Yucca Mesa Elementary School is 0.43, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #4650 out of 9602 schools (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 38% | 39% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 43% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 25% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 6% |
| White | 69% | 24% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
| Diversity Score | 0.43 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 68% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Morongo Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 | 121 students
4.5 miles
59273 Sunnyslope
Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
(760) 365-5922 4.5 9-12 121 - Twentynine Palms La Contenta Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 734 students
4.7 miles
7050 La Contenta Rd.
Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
(760) 228-1802 4.7 7-8 734 - Twentynine Palms Friendly Hills Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 393 students
5.1 miles
7252 Sunny Vista Rd.
Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
(760) 366-3812 5.1 K-6 393 - Twentynine Palms Joshua Tree Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 340 students
5.6 miles
6051 Sunburst Dr.
Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
(760) 366-8459 5.6 K-6 340 - Brawley Landers Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 132 students
5.7 miles
56450 Reche Rd.
Brawley, CA 92227
(760) 364-2382 5.7 K-6 132
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