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#9265 of 9,539 schools in CA
Baldy Mesa Elementary
Elementary School · Snowline Joint Unified · Phelan, CA
A Snowline Joint Unified elementary school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 296000, Phelan, CA 92329
- Math 22% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 25% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 24:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Baldy Mesa Elementary score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2018, to 23% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
72.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Baldy Mesa Elementary 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low231/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hollyvale ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.1 | K–6 | 4.1 mi | 547 | Compare → |
| HeritageEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | K–8 | 4.2 mi | 552 | Compare → |
| Eagle Ranch ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 2.9 | K–5 | 4.5 mi | 519 | Compare → |
| Mission Crest ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 2.8 | K–6 | 4.6 mi | 977 | 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.
Snowline Joint Unified
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #9 of 11
- District spending per student
- $14,356NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Baldy Mesa Elementary is listed in Snowline Joint Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Baldy Mesa Elementary
Baldy Mesa Elementary is a public elementary school in Phelan, CA, part of Snowline Joint Unified, serving approximately 960 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 24:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 out of 10 and ranks #9,265 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Baldy Mesa Elementary
What grades does Baldy Mesa Elementary serve?
Baldy Mesa Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Baldy Mesa Elementary?
Baldy Mesa Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 960 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Baldy Mesa Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Baldy Mesa Elementary is 24:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Baldy Mesa Elementary rank in CA?
Baldy Mesa Elementary ranks #9,265 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Baldy Mesa Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Baldy Mesa Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 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 Baldy Mesa Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Baldy Mesa Elementary has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Baldy Mesa Elementary a charter school?
No, Baldy Mesa Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Baldy Mesa Elementary a Title I school?
No, Baldy Mesa Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Baldy Mesa Elementary?
72.6% of students at Baldy Mesa Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 960
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- San Bernardino County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 39.8%
- Phone
- (760) 949-1232
Official sources & links
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 · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- 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.
- 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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