Serving 477 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 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 477 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 26% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mesa Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Mesa Middle School's student population of 477 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
477 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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 0.48, 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%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
67%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
27%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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?
477 students attend Mesa Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Mesa Middle School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% 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 18:1, 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.
School Calendar
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Date
No School - Thanksgiving Break (Events)
November 24, 2025 (Monday)
Spring Break (Events)
April 06, 2026 (Monday)
Minimum Day - Last Day of School (Events)
June 05, 2026 (Friday)
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