Mesa Middle
465 Students
Middle School 7th - 8th
School Overview
Mesa Middle School, located in Arroyo Grande, California, serves as a key educational institution within the Lucia Mar Unified School District. Nestled in a coastal community, the school focuses on providing a supportive environment for students in the middle school grades, aiming to bridge the gap between elementary and high school through both academic rigor and social-emotional development. The campus is integrated into the larger Halcyon neighborhood, reflecting the semi-rural and suburban character of the South San Luis Obispo County area.
The school is committed to fostering student achievement through a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes core subjects such as English Language Arts, mathematics, science, and social studies. Beyond the classroom, Mesa Middle School typically encourages student involvement in extracurricular activities, athletics, and various elective programs designed to explore interests in the arts, technology, and leadership. By maintaining a focus on community engagement and personal growth, the school strives to prepare its student body for the academic challenges and social responsibilities they will encounter in high school and beyond.
The school is committed to fostering student achievement through a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes core subjects such as English Language Arts, mathematics, science, and social studies. Beyond the classroom, Mesa Middle School typically encourages student involvement in extracurricular activities, athletics, and various elective programs designed to explore interests in the arts, technology, and leadership. By maintaining a focus on community engagement and personal growth, the school strives to prepare its student body for the academic challenges and social responsibilities they will encounter in high school and beyond.
465
Total Students
25.7
Full-Time Teachers
18.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
75.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 138 |
| Hispanic | 297 |
| Black | 3 |
| Asian | 5 |
| Two or More | 18 |
| American Indian | 3 |
| Pacific Islander | 1 |
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Hispanic297 (63.9 %)
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White138 (29.7 %)
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Two or More18 (3.9 %)
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Asian5 (1.1 %)
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Black3 (0.6 %)
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American Indian3 (0.6 %)
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Pacific Islander1 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Middle School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | N/A |
| District: | Lucia Mar Unified |
| Phone: | (805)474-3400 |
| Website: | http://mesa.luciamarschools.org/ |
| Grade Range: | 7th - 8th |
| Total Students: | 465 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 25.7 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 18.1 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 289 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 61 |
Grades Taught
Grade 7
238
Grade 8
227
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 7 | 238 |
| Grade 8 | 227 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 223 | 48% |
| Male | 242 | 52% |
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