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.
465
Total Students
25.7
Full-Time Teachers
18.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
75.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mesa Middle
Demographic Student Count
White138
Hispanic297
Black3
Asian5
Two or More18
American Indian3
Pacific Islander1
  • Hispanic
    297 (63.9 %)
  • White
    138 (29.7 %)
  • Two or More
    18 (3.9 %)
  • Asian
    5 (1.1 %)
  • Black
    3 (0.6 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.6 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (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

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Mesa Middle
Grade Student Count
Grade 7238
Grade 8227
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Mesa Middle
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female22348%
Male24252%