Yucca Mesa Elementary School

3380 Avalon Ave.
Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 402 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 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 402 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 28% (Top 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Yucca Mesa Elementary School's student population of 402 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
402 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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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 0.54, 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.
This School
State Level (CA)
#5491 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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28%
33%
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33%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
3%
12%
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Hispanic
31%
56%
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Black
2%
5%
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White
61%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.54
This chart display the diversity score of Yucca Mesa Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Yucca Mesa Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Yucca Mesa Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
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 #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 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?
402 students attend Yucca Mesa Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Yucca Mesa Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Yucca Mesa Elementary School?
Yucca Mesa Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower 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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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 402 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 28% (Top 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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