Mesa Elementary

Summary:

Mesa Elementary is a public elementary school located in West Covina, CA, serving 790 students in grades K-5. It is part of the Covina-Valley Unified School District, which is ranked 590 out of 1568 districts in California and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. Over the past 10 years, Mesa Elementary has consistently ranked in the top 25% of California elementary schools, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Mesa Elementary consistently outperforms the district and state in academic assessments, with 68.75% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 59.33% in Mathematics, compared to 49.27% and 36.73% for the district, respectively. The school also excels in Science, with 53.23% of students proficient or better, outpacing the district's 27.73% and the state's 30.7%. Mesa Elementary's exceptional performance is particularly notable for Hispanic, Special Education, and Low Socioeconomic Status students, ranking in the top 6%, 8%, and 10% of California elementary schools, respectively. However, the school struggles with Asian and White student performance, ranking in the bottom half of the state.

While Mesa Elementary is a strong-performing school, it faces challenges with increasing chronic absenteeism, which has risen from 5.2% in 2018-2019 to 18.7% in 2021-2022, higher than the district average of 15.8%. Additionally, nearby schools like Merced Elementary and Leonard G. Westhoff Elementary (both in the Walnut Valley Unified School District) consistently outperform Mesa Elementary in academic assessments, suggesting opportunities for the school to learn from their practices and strategies.


Detail:

Public K-5

 409 South Barranca St.
       West Covina, CA  91791-2209


(626) 974-4600

District: Covina-Valley Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
938th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,895 Help


Students who attend Mesa Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Sierra Vista Middle
High:    South Hills High

Student/teacher ratio:  24.3 Help
Number of students:  781

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
51.7%
Asian:
34.8%
White:
7.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  53% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Mesa Elementary ranks better than 84% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks first among 9 ranked elementary schools in the Covina-Valley Unified School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 85.35. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Mesa Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Covina-Valley Unified School District. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (51.7%), Asian (34.8%), White (7.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 53% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Covina-Valley Unified School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mesa Elementary is 24.3. 6 elementary schools in the Covina-Valley Unified School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mesa Elementary is $7,895, which is the 4th highest among 9 elementary schools in the Covina-Valley Unified School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mesa Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Mesa Elementary 938th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Mesa Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Special Education students:
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Covina-Valley Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Covina-Valley Unified 590th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Mesa Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Mesa Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 80.93 858th 4809 82.2%
2005 78.16 1010th 4822 79.1%
2006 66.11 1502nd 4818 68.8%
2007 65.30 1583rd 5113 69.0%
2008 75.98 1144th 5113 77.6%
2009 68.40 1514th 5193 70.8%
2010 67.39 1600th 5314 69.9%
2011 79.09 1058th 5377 80.3%
2012 72.38 1396th 5390 74.1%
2013 75.15 1315th 5530 76.2%
2015 78.24 1182nd 5611 78.9%
2016 84.49 932nd 5614 83.4%
2017 77.11 1241st 5692 78.2%
2018 79.78 1148th 5662 79.7%
2019 79.55 1196th 5789 79.3%
2022 69.78 1619th 5883 72.5%
2023 82.76 1064th 5874 81.9%
2024 85.35 938th 5862 84.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Mesa Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 67.87 552nd 3250 83.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Mesa Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 95.60 92nd 2420 96.2%
2024 90.03 191st 2634 92.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mesa Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.29 399th 5084 92.2%
2019 89.31 311th 5173 94.0%
2022 76.20 903rd 5264 82.8%
2023 89.70 402nd 5374 92.5%
2024 87.93 517th 5511 90.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Mesa Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.71 967th 5413 82.1%
2019 81.80 995th 5492 81.9%
2022 73.70 1368th 5635 75.7%
2023 80.12 1096th 5617 80.5%
2024 83.71 923rd 5605 83.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Mesa Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.18 318th 2128 85.1%
2019 81.59 313th 2585 87.9%
2022 36.41 1219th 2227 45.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Mesa Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.45 1306th 5431 76.0%
2019 73.37 1369th 5510 75.2%
2022 64.57 1744th 5663 69.2%
2023 82.85 975th 5650 82.7%
2024 84.27 906th 5636 83.9%
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Rank History for Asian students at Mesa Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.70 502nd 1071 53.1%
2019 70.42 365th 1149 68.2%
2022 41.77 791st 1154 31.5%
2023 52.36 718th 1190 39.7%
2024 55.73 672nd 1203 44.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Mesa Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.46 396th 4830 91.8%
2019 85.38 490th 4963 90.1%
2022 76.68 875th 5084 82.8%
2023 86.04 503rd 5098 90.1%
2024 91.61 295th 5102 94.2%
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Rank History for White students at Mesa Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.44 1402nd 2737 48.8%
2019 59.83 1220th 2834 57.0%
2022 20.43 2264th 2726 16.9%
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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.

Mesa Elementary Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Mesa Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 322 26 52 119 0 n/a n/a 0 519
1989 359 20 74 124 1 n/a n/a 0 578
1990 386 18 107 97 1 n/a n/a 0 609
1991 380 19 124 96 0 n/a n/a 0 619
1992 362 33 144 115 0 n/a n/a 0 654
1993 334 28 163 145 2 n/a n/a 0 672
1994 333 28 173 141 1 n/a n/a 0 676
1995 316 26 221 191 2 n/a n/a 0 756
1996 316 26 221 191 2 n/a n/a 0 756
1997 289 28 222 240 2 n/a n/a 0 781
1998 246 33 212 224 2 n/a n/a 0 717
1999 231 30 205 232 2 n/a n/a 0 700
2000 228 32 191 245 3 n/a n/a 0 699
2001 204 27 196 245 4 n/a n/a 0 676
2002 172 26 212 285 1 n/a n/a 22 718
2003 172 26 212 285 1 n/a n/a 22 718
2004 162 27 179 284 1 n/a n/a 16 669
2005 141 31 162 285 1 n/a n/a 17 637
2006 139 26 154 315 2 n/a n/a 20 656
2007 134 24 141 291 2 n/a n/a 21 613
2008 131 20 120 313 5 n/a n/a 0 589
2009 120 18 102 316 6 4 19 0 585
2010 129 22 103 367 3 3 0 0 627
2011 109 21 100 400 3 2 1 0 636
2012 94 25 97 356 2 2 1 0 577
2013 116 22 93 376 1 2 0 0 610
2014 115 22 94 380 2 2 3 0 618
2015 110 17 96 403 2 0 6 0 634
2016 109 14 99 406 2 0 7 0 637
2017 96 20 98 428 3 2 19 0 666
2018 92 15 121 448 2 2 8 0 688
2019 101 18 147 463 3 3 11 0 746
2020 102 18 199 478 3 4 9 0 813
2021 86 18 210 427 3 5 11 0 760
2022 69 15 214 414 3 4 15 0 734
2023 63 11 265 422 3 2 24 0 790
2024 59 12 272 404 3 2 29 0 781

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 Mesa Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 519 21.0 24.7 n/a
1989 578 23.0 25.1 n/a
1990 609 24.0 25.3 n/a
1991 619 26.0 23.8 n/a
1992 654 26.4 24.7 9
1993 672 27.0 24.9 13.4
1994 676 26.0 26.0 15.5
1995 756 30.0 25.2 17.5
1996 756 30.0 25.2 17.5
1997 781 35.0 22.3 17.9
1998 717 36.0 19.9 19.8
1999 700 34.0 20.6 21.4
2000 699 36.0 19.4 21.2
2001 676 35.0 19.3 24.4
2002 718 34.0 21.1 27.6
2003 718 34.0 21.1 27.6
2004 669 32.0 20.9 27.3
2005 637 31.0 20.5 27.3
2006 656 30.4 21.6 29.1
2007 613 29.0 21.1 26.5
2008 589 32.6 18.1 29.4
2009 585 28.0 18.9 28
2010 627 29.0 21.6 36.7
2011 636 n/a n/a 40.4
2012 577 26.0 22.1 n/a
2013 610 26.9 22.6 41.6
2014 618 26.9 22.9 47.9
2015 634 27.0 23.4 45.1
2016 637 27.0 23.5 44.7
2017 666 29.2 22.8 42.8
2018 688 28.5 24.1 44.2
2019 746 30.7 24.2 45
2020 813 n/a n/a 45.5
2021 760 32.9 23.1 42.8
2022 734 31.9 23.0 47.4
2023 790 32.1 24.6 45.6
2024 781 32.1 24.3 53

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 Mesa Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 519 21.0 24.7 n/a
1989 578 23.0 25.1 n/a
1990 609 24.0 25.3 n/a
1991 619 26.0 23.8 n/a
1992 654 26.4 24.7 9
1993 672 27.0 24.9 13.4
1994 676 26.0 26.0 15.5
1995 756 30.0 25.2 17.5
1996 756 30.0 25.2 17.5
1997 781 35.0 22.3 17.9
1998 717 36.0 19.9 19.8
1999 700 34.0 20.6 21.4
2000 699 36.0 19.4 21.2
2001 676 35.0 19.3 24.4
2002 718 34.0 21.1 27.6
2003 718 34.0 21.1 27.6
2004 669 32.0 20.9 27.3
2005 637 31.0 20.5 27.3
2006 656 30.4 21.6 29.1
2007 613 29.0 21.1 26.5
2008 589 32.6 18.1 29.4
2009 585 28.0 18.9 28
2010 627 29.0 21.6 36.7
2011 636 n/a n/a 40.4
2012 577 26.0 22.1 n/a
2013 610 26.9 22.6 41.6
2014 618 26.9 22.9 47.9
2015 634 27.0 23.4 45.1
2016 637 27.0 23.5 44.7
2017 666 29.2 22.8 42.8
2018 688 28.5 24.1 44.2
2019 746 30.7 24.2 45
2020 813 n/a n/a 45.5
2021 760 32.9 23.1 42.8
2022 734 31.9 23.0 47.4
2023 790 32.1 24.6 45.6
2024 781 32.1 24.3 53

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

Mesa Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201298.0%2.0%0.0%0.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%
201393.0%1.0%0.0%6.0%95.0%98.0%99.0%99.0%95.0%
201485.0%4.0%2.0%9.0%88.0%94.0%94.0%94.0%88.0%
201596.0%1.0%0.0%4.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%96.0%96.0%
201699.0%0.0%1.0%0.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%
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%
202197.6%0.0%0.0%98.2%
202297.9%0.0%2.1%

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

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $7,895

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Mesa Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1196th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 1064th of 5874 Elementary schools
 2.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Mesa Elementary)70.168.9
 1.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Covina-Valley Unified)59.153.4
 5.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mesa Elementary)65.173.9
 8.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Covina-Valley Unified)56.456
 0.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Mesa Elementary)65.168.6
 3.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Covina-Valley Unified)59.553.8
 5.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mesa Elementary)5564.5
 9.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Covina-Valley Unified)48.647.5
 1.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Mesa Elementary)70.561.6
 8.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Covina-Valley Unified)60.457.1
 3.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mesa Elementary)5739.3
 17.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Covina-Valley Unified)39.737.4
 2.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Mesa Elementary)43.945.5
 1.7%
   5th Grade Science (Covina-Valley Unified)34.737.7
 3%
   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 Students746790
 5.9%
African American1811
 38.9%
American Indian33
Asian147265
 80.3%
Hispanic463422
 8.9%
Pacific Islander32
 33.3%
White10163
 37.6%
Two or More Races1124
 118.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients45%45.6%
 0.5%


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Students who attend Mesa Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Sierra Vista Middle
High : South Hills High

Mesa Elementary ranks 938th of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Mesa Elementary are 52% Hispanic, 35% Asian, 8% White, 4% Two or more races, 2% African American.

In the 2023-24 school year, 781 students attended Mesa Elementary.


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