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Stuart Mesa Elementary

Public K-8

 100 Yamanaka Way
       Oceanside, CA  92058-8016

(760) 901-7700

District: Oceanside Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
2306th of 5,883 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,547 Help


Students who attend Stuart Mesa Elementary usually attend:

High:    Oceanside High

Student/teacher ratio:  21.5 Help
Number of students:  564

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
37.1%
White:
36.7%
Two or more races:
13.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  64% Help


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Compare Details Stuart Mesa Elementary ranks better than 60.8% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 4th among 15 ranked elementary schools in the Oceanside Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2022 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.85. (See more...)
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Compare Details Stuart Mesa Elementary ranks better than 58.8% of middle schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2022 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.57. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Stuart Mesa Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (37.1%), White (36.7%), two or more races (13.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 64% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Stuart Mesa Elementary is 21.5, which is the lowest among 15 elementary schools in the Oceanside Unified School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Stuart Mesa Elementary is $12,547, which is the 6th highest among 15 elementary schools in the Oceanside Unified School District.
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Schooldigger 2022 Rankings:

Stuart Mesa Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Stuart Mesa Elementary 2306th of 5883 California public elementary schools. (See Stuart Mesa Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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SchoolDigger ranks Stuart Mesa Elementary 1129th of 2740 California public middle schools. (See Stuart Mesa Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Oceanside Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Oceanside Unified 776th of 1535 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Stuart Mesa Elementary

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Stuart Mesa Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 58.91 1766th 4809 63.3%
2005 69.40 1368th 4822 71.6%
2006 79.40 992nd 4818 79.4%
2007 80.27 969th 5113 81.0%
2008 69.98 1405th 5113 72.5%
2009 68.44 1511th 5193 70.9%
2010 51.81 2462nd 5314 53.7%
2011 53.85 2367th 5377 56.0%
2012 36.95 3464th 5390 35.7%
2013 46.33 2902nd 5530 47.5%
2015 50.20 2433rd 5611 56.6%
2016 35.99 3332nd 5614 40.6%
2017 41.35 3024th 5692 46.9%
2018 36.79 3354th 5662 40.8%
2019 36.67 3412th 5789 41.1%
2022 54.85 2306th 5883 60.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Stuart Mesa Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.59 2848th 5084 44.0%
2019 35.02 3505th 5173 32.2%
2022 70.83 1134th 5264 78.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Stuart Mesa Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.22 2481st 5413 54.2%
2019 42.13 2974th 5492 45.8%
2022 59.50 1953rd 5635 65.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Disabled students at Stuart Mesa Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.87 1595th 2128 25.0%
2019 34.43 1565th 2585 39.5%
2022 55.60 693rd 2227 68.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Military Connected students at Stuart Mesa Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 44.44 75th 130 42.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Stuart Mesa Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.32 3911th 5431 28.0%
2019 32.76 3563rd 5510 35.3%
2022 48.27 2542nd 5663 55.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Stuart Mesa Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.44 2827th 4830 41.5%
2019 40.11 2956th 4963 40.4%
2022 71.49 1080th 5084 78.8%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Stuart Mesa Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.01 2180th 2737 20.4%
2019 21.42 2353rd 2834 17.0%
2022 34.12 1897th 2726 30.4%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Stuart Mesa Elementary

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Rank History for all middle school students at Stuart Mesa Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 73.89 554th 2477 77.6%
2016 60.99 845th 2497 66.2%
2017 59.07 898th 2508 64.2%
2018 46.65 1172nd 2480 52.7%
2019 65.01 790th 2715 70.9%
2022 51.57 1129th 2740 58.8%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Stuart Mesa Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.89 533rd 2230 76.1%
2019 73.06 430th 2369 81.8%
2022 72.44 458th 2458 81.4%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Stuart Mesa Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.66 1130th 2262 50.0%
2019 67.73 673rd 2380 71.7%
2022 51.24 1039th 2509 58.6%
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Rank History for middle school Military Connected students at Stuart Mesa Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 46.28 104th 193 46.1%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Stuart Mesa Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.21 1047th 2273 53.9%
2019 60.56 791st 2407 67.1%
2022 51.67 1008th 2527 60.1%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Stuart Mesa Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.16 665th 2072 67.9%
2019 80.96 287th 2213 87.0%
2022 61.62 686th 2359 70.9%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Stuart Mesa Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 13.98 1403rd 1602 12.4%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Stuart Mesa Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1999 274 172 47 165 10 n/a n/a 0 668
2000 280 197 51 196 6 n/a n/a 0 730
2001 315 176 50 211 9 n/a n/a 0 761
2002 287 148 54 201 10 n/a n/a 0 700
2003 287 148 54 201 10 n/a n/a 0 700
2004 298 173 49 223 9 n/a n/a 0 752
2005 292 150 39 202 18 n/a n/a 4 705
2006 248 139 32 187 18 n/a n/a 19 643
2007 249 121 45 180 10 n/a n/a 28 633
2008 257 132 50 198 14 n/a n/a 0 651
2009 275 128 44 202 16 13 13 0 691
2010 188 105 45 177 9 8 19 0 551
2011 233 95 40 189 9 7 15 0 588
2012 203 74 28 174 7 7 30 0 523
2013 256 74 21 204 7 10 50 0 622
2014 253 77 15 210 4 14 33 0 606
2015 225 61 30 235 5 7 50 0 613
2016 205 57 22 261 4 5 62 0 616
2017 164 65 33 198 9 4 52 0 525
2018 200 63 23 246 6 7 68 0 613
2019 222 61 20 246 3 8 68 0 628
2020 180 53 11 193 3 8 66 0 514
2021 155 36 14 173 1 10 65 0 454
2022 207 45 20 209 4 5 74 0 564

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Stuart Mesa Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 668 32.0 20.9 46.4
2000 730 35.0 20.9 53.4
2001 761 39.0 19.5 35.5
2002 700 36.0 19.4 45.3
2003 700 36.0 19.4 45.3
2004 752 40.0 18.8 50.9
2005 705 39.5 17.8 54.1
2006 643 35.6 18.1 46.5
2007 633 34.0 18.6 50.4
2008 651 40.2 16.2 46.5
2009 691 35.5 18.4 53.5
2010 551 30.5 18.0 51.4
2011 588 n/a n/a 49.3
2012 523 22.5 23.2 n/a
2013 622 25.8 24.0 51.6
2014 606 30.8 19.6 53.6
2015 613 30.0 20.4 57.9
2016 616 32.0 19.2 54.1
2017 525 29.2 17.9 53.7
2018 613 27.9 21.9 47.3
2019 628 27.8 22.5 46
2020 514 n/a n/a 44.7
2021 454 24.9 18.1 42.5
2022 564 26.2 21.5 64

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Stuart Mesa Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 668 32.0 20.9 46.4
2000 730 35.0 20.9 53.4
2001 761 39.0 19.5 35.5
2002 700 36.0 19.4 45.3
2003 700 36.0 19.4 45.3
2004 752 40.0 18.8 50.9
2005 705 39.5 17.8 54.1
2006 643 35.6 18.1 46.5
2007 633 34.0 18.6 50.4
2008 651 40.2 16.2 46.5
2009 691 35.5 18.4 53.5
2010 551 30.5 18.0 51.4
2011 588 n/a n/a 49.3
2012 523 22.5 23.2 n/a
2013 622 25.8 24.0 51.6
2014 606 30.8 19.6 53.6
2015 613 30.0 20.4 57.9
2016 616 32.0 19.2 54.1
2017 525 29.2 17.9 53.7
2018 613 27.9 21.9 47.3
2019 628 27.8 22.5 46
2020 514 n/a n/a 44.7
2021 454 24.9 18.1 42.5
2022 564 26.2 21.5 64

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Stuart Mesa Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201291.0%9.0%0.0%0.0%91.0%91.0%91.0%91.0%91.0%
201386.0%9.0%0.0%5.0%87.0%90.0%91.0%87.0%88.0%
201485.0%3.0%2.0%10.0%90.0%93.0%95.0%88.0%88.0%
201591.0%2.0%0.0%7.0%96.0%95.0%97.0%95.0%94.0%
201698.0%1.0%0.0%1.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%98.0%99.0%
201797.0%0.0%0.0%2.0%≥99.0%98.0%≥99.0%98.0%≥99.0%
201898.0%0.0%0.0%1.0%≥99.0%98.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%
201996.0%0.0%1.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%97.0%98.0%
202096.8%0.0%2.2%96.8%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Stuart Mesa Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $12,547

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Stuart Mesa Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Pandemic (2021-2022)		 Change (%)
Ranks 3412th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 2306th of 5883 Elementary schools
 19.7%
Ranks 790th of 2715 Middle schoolsRanks 1129th of 2740 Middle schools
 12.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Pandemic (2021-2022)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Stuart Mesa Elementary)36.527.8
 8.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Oceanside Unified)4738.6
 8.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.542.2
 6.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Stuart Mesa Elementary)43.618.5
 25%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Oceanside Unified)50.337.9
 12.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.243.5
 6.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Stuart Mesa Elementary)35.658.1
 22.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Oceanside Unified)41.236.8
 4.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.544.2
 5.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Stuart Mesa Elementary)36.760.5
 23.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Oceanside Unified)40.135.5
 4.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.938.3
 6.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Stuart Mesa Elementary)38.356.5
 18.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Oceanside Unified)44.243.3
 0.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.747.1
 4.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Stuart Mesa Elementary)2543.6
 18.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Oceanside Unified)29.529.2
 0.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3831.6
 6.4%
5th Grade Science (Stuart Mesa Elementary)23.332.3
 8.9%
   5th Grade Science (Oceanside Unified)27.426.7
 0.7%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.2
 0.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Stuart Mesa Elementary)51.238.5
 12.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Oceanside Unified)41.736.6
 5.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.545.1
 3.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Stuart Mesa Elementary)44.235.9
 8.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Oceanside Unified)29.423.4
 6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.532.5
 6%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Stuart Mesa Elementary)77.842.9
 34.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Oceanside Unified)47.144
 3.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.449.2
 2.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Stuart Mesa Elementary)59.342.9
 16.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Oceanside Unified)36.223.9
 12.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (California)37.932
 5.8%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Stuart Mesa Elementary)66.748.5
 18.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Oceanside Unified)48.645.8
 2.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.446.6
 2.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Stuart Mesa Elementary)5033.3
 16.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Oceanside Unified)40.330.2
 10.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (California)36.629.2
 7.4%
8th Grade Science (Stuart Mesa Elementary)2515.2
 9.9%
   8th Grade Science (Oceanside Unified)28.626.9
 1.7%
   8th Grade Science (California)30.829.2
 1.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Pandemic (2020-2021)		 Change (%)
Total Students628454
 27.7%
African American6136
 41%
American Indian31
 66.7%
Asian2014
 30%
Hispanic246173
 29.7%
Pacific Islander810
 25%
White222155
 30.2%
Two or More Races6865
 4.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients46%42.5%
 3.5%



Frequently Asked Questions about Stuart Mesa Elementary

Students who attend Stuart Mesa Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Oceanside High

In the 2021-22 school year, 564 students attended Stuart Mesa Elementary.

Students at Stuart Mesa Elementary are 37% Hispanic, 37% White, 13% Two or more races, 8% African American, 4% Asian.

Stuart Mesa Elementary ranks 2306th of 5883 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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