Very Good
#671 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 33% in state
Desert Mesa Elementary School
Elementary School · Yuma Elementary District (4499) · Yuma, AZ
A Yuma Elementary District (4499) elementary school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2350 S AVENUE 7 1/2 E, Yuma, AZ 85365
- Math 42% proficient (2022)
- Reading 39% proficient (2022)
- 19.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Desert Mesa Elementary School score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 41% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Desert Mesa Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 13Car-Dependent
- Transit 22Minimal Transit
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,686/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Yuma), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$68,358
Median home value
$189,900
Median rent
$1,259/mo
College educated
21.2%
Homeownership
77.7%
Poverty rate
11.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85365; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary a Otondo Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 829 | Compare → |
| Southwestern Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | K–8 | 1.8 mi | 213 | Compare → |
| Sunrise Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–5 | 2.6 mi | 650 | Compare → |
| Dorothy Hall ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | PK–5 | 3.3 mi | 561 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Yuma Elementary District (4499)
- Schools in district
- 19
- Rank in district
- #5 of 19
- District spending per student
- $10,416NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Desert Mesa Elementary School is listed in Yuma Elementary District (4499); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Desert Mesa Elementary School
Desert Mesa Elementary School is a public elementary school in Yuma, AZ, part of Yuma Elementary District (4499), serving approximately 827 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 19.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #671 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Desert Mesa Elementary School
What grades does Desert Mesa Elementary School serve?
Desert Mesa Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Desert Mesa Elementary School?
Desert Mesa Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 827 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Desert Mesa Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Desert Mesa Elementary School is 19.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Desert Mesa Elementary School rank in AZ?
Desert Mesa Elementary School ranks #671 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Desert Mesa Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Desert Mesa Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Desert Mesa Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Desert Mesa Elementary School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Desert Mesa Elementary School a charter school?
No, Desert Mesa Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Desert Mesa Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Desert Mesa Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 827
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Yuma County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.8%
- Phone
- (928) 502-8600
- Area population (ZIP 85365)
- 53,149
- Area average commute
- 17.9 min
- Area median age
- 35.5
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 85365; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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