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Alumni: what's one memory from Yucca Mesa Elementary that still sticks with you?
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Enrollment
401
Elementary
DISTRICT 378 · STATE 465
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MORONGO UNIFIED·NCES 062586008912
Yucca Mesa Elementary
3380 Avalon Ave., Yucca Valley, CA 92277 · (760) 228-1777 · San Bernardino County
GRADES KG–06ELEMENTARY42-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL401 STUDENTS
C
allk12 Grade
Scored higher than 29% of California public elementary schools
- C+Test scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- C-Beats expectations How far test scores land above or below what the share of low-income students predicts for a school in this state.
- B-Three-year trend Change in reading and math proficiency over the last three test years.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded California public elementary schools
Student : Teacher
22.7:1
18 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 22.1:1 · STATE 22.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
65%
259 students
DISTRICT 69% · STATE 65%
Community
6
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 71 | 18% |
| Grade 1 | 43 | 11% |
| Grade 2 | 49 | 12% |
| Grade 3 | 60 | 15% |
| Grade 4 | 53 | 13% |
| Grade 5 | 64 | 16% |
| Grade 6 | 61 | 15% |
This year's kindergarten class (71) is 16% larger than its 6th grade class (61).
Student demographics
56%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 64% · STATE 62% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Test scores
CAASPP 2024-25 . % met or exceeded standardEnglish Language Arts
34.2%
CA avg 49.1% . -10.8pp since 2014
Math
36.0%
CA avg 37.7% . -1.0pp since 2014
What this means: On the CAASPP, California's statewide test, about 34 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 36 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all California schools, those numbers are about 49 and 38. Reading and writing scores are down about 11 points since 2014, while math scores are down about 1 points.
Performance levels, 2024-25
| Subject | Standard Exceeded | Standard Met | Standard Nearly Met | Standard Not Met |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 13.6% | 20.6% | 29.4% | 36.4% |
| Math | 14.5% | 21.5% | 21.5% | 42.5% |
Share of tested students at each CAASPP level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
CAASPP results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 34.2% | 36.0% |
| 2023-24 | 34.1% | 31.1% |
| 2022-23 | 30.8% | 32.4% |
| 2021-22 | 35.5% | 30.6% |
| 2018-19 | 47.5% | 35.9% |
| 2017-18 | 46.8% | 41.2% |
| 2016-17 | 53.0% | 34.3% |
| 2015-16 | 51.0% | 41.0% |
| 2014-15 | 45.0% | 37.0% |
% met or exceeded standard, all students and all tested grades.
Source: CAASPP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
34.0%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
41.7%
based on CA schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-7.6pp
below demographic expectation
What this means: About 34% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 42% typical for California schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among California's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Schools most like Yucca Mesa Elementary
Yucca Mesa Elementary's state test result (34.0% proficient) is higher than 3 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yucca Mesa Elementary this school | 401 | 64.6% | 34.0% |
| Wheatland Elementary Wheatland | 380 | 65.8% | 44.3% |
| Ophir Elementary Oroville | 452 | 65.0% | 29.8% |
| Bidwell Elementary Red Bluff | 387 | 66.9% | 29.9% |
| EV Cain Middle Auburn | 411 | 69.1% | 29.8% |
| Neal Dow Elementary Chico | 364 | 67.9% | 49.9% |
Matched among California elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Yucca Mesa Elementary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In California | In San Bernardino County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 34.0% | #3,060 of 5,151 | #136 of 318 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 36.0% | #2,653 of 5,172 ▲ 312 | #105 of 321 ▲ 17 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 34.2% | #3,528 of 5,172 ▼ 201 | #183 of 321 ▼ 26 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest gain first | +2.0pp | #2,646 of 5,116 | #200 of 318 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 401 | #3,680 of 5,915 | #274 of 340 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 22.7:1 | #2,727 of 5,352 | #143 of 328 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 56.5% | #2,180 of 5,354 | #80 of 328 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 64.6% | #3,256 of 5,625 | #255 of 331 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -3.6% | #3,475 of 3,837 | #219 of 246 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
401
-34 (-8%) vs 2020
-35% since 1990-91, when it was 613
Student : Teacher
22.7:1
was 20.7:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 401 | 17.7 | 22.7:1 | 65% (259) |
| 2023-24 | 389 | 17.8 | 21.8:1 | 65% (251) |
| 2022-23 | 402 | 19.7 | 20.4:1 | 70% (281) |
| 2020-21 | 435 | 21 | 20.7:1 | 80% (348) |
| 2017-18 | 416 | 18.1 | 23.0:1 | 75% (313) |
| 2015-16 | 418 | 19 | 22.0:1 | 67% (281) |
| 2010-11 | 494 | N/A | N/A | 62% (307) |
| 2000-01 | 516 | 29 | 17.8:1 | 54% (281) |
| 1990-91 | 613 | 28 | 21.9:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Yucca Mesa Elementary.
Since 2017-18: students down 4% (416 to 401); teachers down 2% (18.1 to 17.7).
About Yucca Mesa Elementary
Yucca Mesa Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school with its address in Yucca Valley, California. It reports enrollment of 401 students in kindergarten through 6.
Morongo Unified operates 16 schools. Combined enrollment is 7,225 students.
Of every 100 students at Yucca Mesa Elementary, about 57 are White. The rest of enrollment is 32% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, and 4% Black. Among all residents of San Bernardino County, the White share is about 33%. The diversity index for Yucca Mesa Elementary is 56%. For US public schools as a whole it is 70%.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 22.7:1. The school has 17.7 full-time-equivalent teachers. The ratio is within a point of the 22.3:1 average for elementary schools in California. Federal data show 65% of students (259) are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. That is 9 points below the 74% average for public schools in San Bernardino County.
On the allk12 Grade, Yucca Mesa Elementary lands at C, ahead of 29% of California public elementary schools.
The BeatsExpectations prediction for Yucca Mesa Elementary is 41.7%, and its average proficiency rate across its state test results is 34.0%.
The school is in San Bernardino County, where the median household earns about $85,478 a year, about 23% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and roughly 11% of residents are in poverty. Across San Bernardino County, 583 public schools serve about 393,648 students.
Black Rock Alternative/Continuation is about 4.5 miles away, making it the nearest public school. Yucca Mesa Elementary is one of several public schools in the area, with 3 others within five miles. Yucca Mesa Elementary ranks 2nd of 8 among nearby schools on average proficiency, with 34.0% against a local average of 31.6%.
The National Center for Education Statistics classifies the school's location as Rural: Distant, meaning it is in rural territory some distance from an urban area.
In 2024-25, the school enrolled 401, down from 435 in 2020-21. By 2024-25, the school had 22.7 students per teacher, compared with 20.7 in 2020-21.
This page is set up for the Yucca Mesa Elementary community to discuss homework, tutoring, and testing dates. Members of the school community can share what they know.
San Bernardino County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
2,197,104
Census ACS
Median income
$85,478
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
23%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
583
393,648 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Morongo Unified
- Yucca Valley HighHigh · 1,168 students
- Twentynine Palms HighHigh · 719 students
- La Contenta MiddleMiddle · 647 students
- Onaga ElementaryElementary · 586 students
- Twentynine Palms ElementaryElementary · 579 students
- Yucca Valley ElementaryElementary · 545 students
Other schools in Yucca Valley
- Yucca Valley HighHigh · 1,168 students
- La Contenta MiddleMiddle · 647 students
- Onaga ElementaryElementary · 586 students
- Yucca Valley ElementaryElementary · 545 students
- Black Rock Alternative/ContinuationHigh · 122 students
Nearby schools
- Black Rock Alternative/Continuation4.5 mi · 122
- La Contenta Middle4.8 mi · 647
- Joshua Tree Elementary4.9 mi · 250
- Onaga Elementary5.5 mi · 586
- Friendly Hills Elementary5.7 mi · 266
- Landers Elementary5.8 mi · 139
Frequently asked questions
About Yucca Mesa ElementaryHow large is Yucca Mesa Elementary?
Yucca Mesa Elementary enrolls approximately 401 students in grades KG-06.
What grades does Yucca Mesa Elementary serve?
Yucca Mesa Elementary serves grades KG-06.
How many teachers does Yucca Mesa Elementary have?
Yucca Mesa Elementary employs 18 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 22.7:1.
How diverse is Yucca Mesa Elementary?
Yucca Mesa Elementary reports a student body of 57% White, 32% Hispanic, 4% Black, 2% Asian, 5% Two or more.
Who oversees Yucca Mesa Elementary?
Yucca Mesa Elementary is overseen by Morongo Unified in San Bernardino County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.