Desert Mesa Elementary School, AZ
RegularPublic SchoolKindergarten–Grade 5Pre-Kindergarten Offered • Ungraded Offered
2350 S Avenue 7 1/2 E, Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 502-4352
How Desert Mesa Elementary School Compares with other Public Schools
Overall Score50
1 ← Poor Great → 100
Students and Teachers
Enrollment and Staffing at Desert Mesa Elementary School
739Students
100%Low-Income Students
35Teachers
21 :1 Student-Teacher Ratio
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | AZ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49% | 48% | 48% |
| Male | 51% | 52% | 52% |
Enrollment by Grade
| Grade | School | AZ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 10% | 14% | 17% |
| Kindergarten | 15% | 13% | 14% |
| Grade 1 | 15% | 13% | 13% |
| Grade 2 | 13% | 12% | 13% |
| Grade 3 | 16% | 13% | 13% |
| Grade 4 | 16% | 13% | 14% |
| Grade 5 | 15% | 13% | 14% |
Enrollment by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | AZ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | <1% | 2% | 4% |
| Black | 1% | 5% | 14% |
| Caucasian | 24% | 39% | 54% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 74% | 43% | 22% |
| Native American | 1% | 7% | 2% |
| Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Other | 1% | 3% | 4% |
Academic Progress
Math and Reading Proficiency at Desert Mesa Elementary School
53%Math Proficiency
53%Reading Proficiency
53%Average Proficiency
94%Test Participation
Proficiency by Gender
| Gender | School | AZ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54% | 45% | 50% |
| Male | 50% | 42% | 45% |
Proficiency by Grade
| Grade | School | AZ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 60% | 48% | 50% |
| Grade 4 | 44% | 47% | 49% |
| Grade 5 | 54% | 46% | 48% |
Proficiency by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | AZ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caucasian | 70% | 53% | 54% |
Proficiency by Disadvantaged Groups
| Group | School | AZ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Limited English | 12% | 28% | 34% |
| Low-Income | 42% | 36% | 39% |
| Migrant | 50% | 33% | 41% |
| With Disabilities | 30% | 24% | 28% |
Graduation Rates
Graduation Rates at Desert Mesa Elementary School
-Overall Rate
-Low-Income
-Limited English
-With Disabilities
Graduation by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | AZ | US |
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Location Map
Nearby Public Schools
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Nearby Private Schools
Colleges near Desert Mesa Elementary School, AZ
Southwestern Christian School
2 miles, SW
Yuma Lutheran School
5 miles, W
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7 miles, W
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