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Mesa Middle

Lucia Mar Unified · San Luis Obispo County · 2555 Halcyon Road, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420-6539

(805) 474-3400 · mesa.luciamarschools.org/

6/10
#611
Rank 611 out of 1,315
Top 46%
English Language Arts6/10 · #568 · 57th percentile
Mathematics5/10 · #668 · 49th percentile
Science6/10 · #591 · 55th percentile

English Language Arts

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School Overview

Tucked into the laid-back coastal community of Arroyo Grande, Mesa Middle serves seventh and eighth graders in one of San Luis Obispo County's most livable small towns — the kind of place where the pace is slower and neighbors still know each other by name. Academically, the school sits right around the middle of the pack statewide, making it a solid landing spot for families who value balance between school and the outdoor lifestyle that defines this part of the Central Coast. It's a good fit for families planting roots in Arroyo Grande's charming village atmosphere, where the beaches of Pismo are just minutes away and the community tends to stay closely involved in its schools.

Student Demographics

450 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
299 (66%)
White
123 (27%)
Multiple Races
15 (3%)
Other
13 (3%)

Key Indicators

English Learners137 (30%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged330 (73%)
Students with Disabilities82 (18%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

474
Enrollment
25.7
Teachers (FTE)
18.4:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2.4
Administrators (FTE)
21.1
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs1/10 · #1245 · 9th percentile

19 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Middle Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found