Mesquite Elementary

Public K-5

 37622 43rd St. E.
       Palmdale, CA  93552-3647


(661) 285-8376

District: Palmdale Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
4997th of 5,868 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $269 Help


Students who attend Mesquite Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Cactus Medical Health and Technology Magnet Academy
High:    William J. (Pete) Knight High

Student/teacher ratio:  27.3 Help
Number of students:  640

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
79.8%
African American:
10.2%
White:
5.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  89.2% Help


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Compare Details Mesquite Elementary ranks worse than 85.2% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 11th among 20 ranked elementary schools in the Palmdale Elementary School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 18.47. (See more...)
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Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (79.8%), African American (10.2%), White (5.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 89.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mesquite Elementary is 27.3. 19 elementary schools in the Palmdale Elementary School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mesquite Elementary is $269. 19 elementary schools in the Palmdale Elementary School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Mesquite Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Mesquite Elementary 4997th of 5868 California public elementary schools. (See Mesquite Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Palmdale Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Palmdale Elementary 1358th of 1560 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Mesquite Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Mesquite Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 42.10 2538th 4809 47.2%
2005 24.83 3631st 4822 24.7%
2006 16.76 4234th 4818 12.1%
2007 18.95 4378th 5113 14.4%
2008 21.01 4271st 5113 16.5%
2009 26.09 3972nd 5193 23.5%
2010 31.47 3743rd 5314 29.6%
2011 17.52 4827th 5377 10.2%
2012 20.31 4629th 5390 14.1%
2013 20.70 4692nd 5530 15.2%
2015 30.80 3639th 5611 35.1%
2016 25.68 4121st 5614 26.6%
2017 22.83 4446th 5692 21.9%
2018 22.85 4447th 5662 21.5%
2019 25.67 4294th 5789 25.8%
2022 16.84 5182nd 5883 11.9%
2023 18.47 4979th 5848 14.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Mesquite Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.83 2014th 3246 38.0%
2019 41.61 1689th 3275 48.4%
2022 37.95 1963rd 3311 40.7%
2023 49.90 1198th 3240 63.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Mesquite Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 23.50 1995th 2416 17.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mesquite Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.99 3695th 5084 27.3%
2019 35.50 3468th 5173 33.0%
2022 22.41 4473rd 5264 15.0%
2023 24.72 4316th 5355 19.4%
See the entire list of Best California Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Mesquite Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.83 4555th 5413 15.9%
2019 28.51 3943rd 5492 28.2%
2022 15.61 5134th 5635 8.9%
2023 17.06 4941st 5595 11.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Mesquite Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.69 1547th 2128 27.3%
2019 28.40 1879th 2585 27.3%
2022 42.35 1004th 2227 54.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Mesquite Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.80 3787th 5431 30.3%
2019 24.36 4246th 5510 22.9%
2022 20.46 4667th 5663 17.6%
2023 21.30 4579th 5627 18.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Mesquite Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.49 385th 700 45.0%
2019 27.38 568th 747 24.0%
2022 32.33 437th 663 34.1%
2023 22.85 557th 657 15.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Mesquite Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.22 3398th 4830 29.6%
2019 42.98 2756th 4963 44.5%
2022 25.59 4070th 5084 19.9%
2023 31.15 3603rd 5079 29.1%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Mesquite Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 401 27 20 114 10 n/a n/a 0 572
1991 432 25 29 137 15 n/a n/a 0 638
1992 490 27 35 182 19 n/a n/a 0 753
1993 645 53 56 286 21 n/a n/a 0 1061
1994 575 73 57 275 22 n/a n/a 0 1002
1995 592 130 62 309 24 n/a n/a 0 1117
1996 592 130 62 309 24 n/a n/a 0 1117
1997 568 152 46 351 27 n/a n/a 0 1144
1998 518 164 46 395 27 n/a n/a 0 1150
1999 464 169 50 387 23 n/a n/a 0 1093
2000 399 231 55 383 18 n/a n/a 0 1086
2001 395 221 27 433 13 n/a n/a 14 1103
2002 270 180 23 502 14 n/a n/a 0 989
2003 270 180 23 502 14 n/a n/a 0 989
2004 238 188 29 565 10 n/a n/a 5 1035
2005 190 198 16 627 8 n/a n/a 9 1048
2006 138 203 18 691 4 n/a n/a 21 1075
2007 106 178 9 680 4 n/a n/a 23 1000
2008 79 186 14 702 5 n/a n/a 0 986
2009 62 138 13 662 1 1 26 0 903
2010 60 161 12 679 0 0 15 0 927
2011 80 161 21 756 1 0 20 0 1039
2012 75 170 16 676 2 0 21 0 960
2013 79 165 17 656 2 0 17 0 936
2014 67 147 17 678 4 0 15 0 928
2015 62 142 13 655 5 0 7 0 884
2016 47 146 14 663 6 0 9 0 885
2017 62 126 13 695 6 0 13 0 915
2018 44 130 8 609 3 2 13 0 809
2019 33 121 11 614 2 0 14 0 795
2020 27 93 8 545 6 1 13 0 693
2021 26 80 6 550 10 1 16 0 689
2022 32 64 7 520 6 1 17 0 647
2023 38 65 5 511 5 1 15 0 640

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

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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 Mesquite Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 572 23.0 24.8 n/a
1991 638 25.0 25.5 n/a
1992 753 25.4 29.6 16.6
1993 1061 39.0 27.2 23.6
1994 1002 37.0 27.1 29
1995 1117 41.0 27.2 25
1996 1117 41.0 27.2 25
1997 1144 41.0 27.9 39.9
1998 1150 50.0 23.0 35.7
1999 1093 49.5 22.1 40.3
2000 1086 49.0 22.2 57.1
2001 1103 56.0 19.7 56.7
2002 989 45.0 22.0 66.3
2003 989 45.0 22.0 66.3
2004 1035 39.0 26.5 64.4
2005 1048 39.0 26.9 68.5
2006 1075 39.0 27.6 68.9
2007 1000 38.0 26.3 77.1
2008 986 41.0 24.0 73.1
2009 903 36.0 23.2 79.6
2010 927 38.5 24.0 81.7
2011 1039 n/a n/a 75.6
2012 960 33.0 29.0 n/a
2013 936 33.0 28.2 86.1
2014 928 33.0 28.1 89
2015 884 31.0 28.5 84.6
2016 885 31.0 28.5 88.7
2017 915 32.5 28.1 88.9
2018 809 29.7 27.1 90.6
2019 795 31.7 25.0 90.2
2020 693 n/a n/a 95.2
2021 689 27.5 25.0 90.1
2022 647 24.6 26.2 92
2023 640 23.4 27.3 89.2

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 Mesquite Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 572 23.0 24.8 n/a
1991 638 25.0 25.5 n/a
1992 753 25.4 29.6 16.6
1993 1061 39.0 27.2 23.6
1994 1002 37.0 27.1 29
1995 1117 41.0 27.2 25
1996 1117 41.0 27.2 25
1997 1144 41.0 27.9 39.9
1998 1150 50.0 23.0 35.7
1999 1093 49.5 22.1 40.3
2000 1086 49.0 22.2 57.1
2001 1103 56.0 19.7 56.7
2002 989 45.0 22.0 66.3
2003 989 45.0 22.0 66.3
2004 1035 39.0 26.5 64.4
2005 1048 39.0 26.9 68.5
2006 1075 39.0 27.6 68.9
2007 1000 38.0 26.3 77.1
2008 986 41.0 24.0 73.1
2009 903 36.0 23.2 79.6
2010 927 38.5 24.0 81.7
2011 1039 n/a n/a 75.6
2012 960 33.0 29.0 n/a
2013 936 33.0 28.2 86.1
2014 928 33.0 28.1 89
2015 884 31.0 28.5 84.6
2016 885 31.0 28.5 88.7
2017 915 32.5 28.1 88.9
2018 809 29.7 27.1 90.6
2019 795 31.7 25.0 90.2
2020 693 n/a n/a 95.2
2021 689 27.5 25.0 90.1
2022 647 24.6 26.2 92
2023 640 23.4 27.3 89.2

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

Mesquite Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201297.0%1.0%2.0%0.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%
2013100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
201496.0%1.0%0.0%2.0%99.0%99.0%98.0%97.0%98.0%
201598.0%1.0%0.0%2.0%99.0%98.0%99.0%99.0%98.0%
201696.0%3.0%0.0%1.0%96.0%96.0%96.0%96.0%96.0%
2017≥99.0%≤1.0%≤1.0%≤1.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%
2018≥99.0%≤1.0%≤1.0%≤1.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%
2019≥99.0%≤1.0%≤1.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%

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

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $269

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Mesquite Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 4294th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 4979th of 5848 Elementary schools
 11%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Mesquite Elementary)37.125.2
 11.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Palmdale Elementary)30.823.7
 7.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mesquite Elementary)31.119.8
 11.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Palmdale Elementary)30.723.1
 7.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Mesquite Elementary)29.916.8
 13.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Palmdale Elementary)3124.1
 7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mesquite Elementary)25.513.9
 11.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Palmdale Elementary)23.720.6
 3.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Mesquite Elementary)39.722.9
 16.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Palmdale Elementary)37.229.7
 7.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mesquite Elementary)23.922.9
 1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Palmdale Elementary)22.218.1
 4.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Mesquite Elementary)22.516.4
 6.1%
   5th Grade Science (Palmdale Elementary)16.914.4
 2.4%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students795640
 19.5%
African American12165
 46.3%
American Indian25
 150%
Asian115
 54.5%
Hispanic614511
 16.8%
Pacific Islander01
White3338
 15.2%
Two or More Races1415
 7.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients90.2%89.2%
 1%


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Mesquite Elementary ranks in the bottom 14.8% of California elementary schools.

Students at Mesquite Elementary are 80% Hispanic, 10% African American, 6% White, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 640 students attended Mesquite Elementary.


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