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Mesquite Elementary School

37622 43rd St. E.
Palmdale, CA 93552
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 640 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mesquite Elementary 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 15% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 640 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 28:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Mesquite Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Mesquite Elementary School's student population of 640 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
640 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Mesquite 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 Mesquite Elementary School is 0.35, 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.
This School
State Level (CA)
#8318 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Mesquite Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Mesquite Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
21%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mesquite Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
28:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Mesquite Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Mesquite Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
1%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Mesquite Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
80%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Mesquite Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
10%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Mesquite Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
6%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Mesquite Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Mesquite Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Mesquite Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.35
This chart displays the diversity score of Mesquite Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Mesquite Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mesquite Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mesquite Elementary School's ranking?
Mesquite Elementary School is ranked #8318 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Mesquite Elementary School often compared to?
Mesquite Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tierra Bonita Elementary School, Chaparral Prep Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Mesquite Elementary School?
640 students attend Mesquite Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Mesquite Elementary School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mesquite Elementary School?
Mesquite Elementary School has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Mesquite Elementary School offer ?
Mesquite Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Mesquite Elementary School part of?
Mesquite Elementary School is part of Palmdale Elementary School District.

School Reviews
5   10/6/2021
Great School!
- Posted by Parent - Susy Carpio

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 640 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 28:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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