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Mesquite Elementary

Palmdale Elementary · Los Angeles County · 37622 43rd Street East, Palmdale, CA 93552-3647

(661) 285-8376 · www.palmdalesd.org/mq

3/10
#4550
Rank 4550 out of 5,722
Top 80%
English Language Arts3/10 · #4570 · 20th percentile
Mathematics3/10 · #4284 · 25th percentile
Science2/10 · #4649 · 17th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Mesquite Elementary sits in the high desert community of Palmdale, where wide open spaces and a tight-knit neighborhood feel define daily life in the Antelope Valley. The school serves families in a working-class part of town, and while test scores reflect some real academic challenges, there's a strong sense of community among the families who call this corner of Palmdale home. Families looking to get involved and advocate closely for their child's learning will find that kind of hands-on engagement goes a long way here.

Student Demographics

298 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
242 (81%)
African American
24 (8%)
White
15 (5%)
Multiple Races
9 (3%)
Other
8 (3%)

Key Indicators

English Learners84 (28%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged259 (87%)
Students with Disabilities38 (13%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

582
Enrollment
23
Teachers (FTE)
25.3:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
26.8
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 Programs2/10 · #5104 · 16th percentile

21 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.