Serving 389 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 28% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). 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 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 389 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Yucca Mesa Elementary School's student population of 389 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
389 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
Yucca Mesa Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 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
#5491 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
31%
56%
Black
4%
5%
White
58%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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 Yucca Mesa Elementary School's ranking?
Yucca Mesa Elementary School is ranked #5491 out of 9,602 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, Friendly Hills Elementary School, Yucca Valley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% 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?
389 students attend Yucca Mesa Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Yucca Mesa Elementary School students are White, 31% 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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