Mesa Elementary

Summary:

Mesa Elementary is a public elementary school located in Mesa, Washington, serving grades K-6 with a total enrollment of 192 students. The school is part of the North Franklin School District, which is ranked 219 out of 247 districts in Washington and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Mesa Elementary faces several challenges, including a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (67.71%) compared to the surrounding schools, which range from 43.43% to 95.3% Hispanic students. The school's academic performance, as measured by SBAC and WCAS test scores, is generally lower than the state and district averages across all grades and subjects, with proficiency rates in ELA (31.36%) and Math (38.33%) well below the state averages of 52.63% and 41.68%, respectively. Additionally, Mesa Elementary has a high percentage of students (74.48% in 2022-2023) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-income families compared to the surrounding schools.

When compared to other elementary schools in the Othello School District and the nearby Pasco School District, Mesa Elementary generally performs worse academically, with lower proficiency rates in ELA and Math. The only exception is Edwin Markham Elementary in the Pasco School District, which significantly outperforms Mesa Elementary and the other nearby schools. Despite the increased per-student spending at Mesa Elementary, from $12,238 in 2019-2020 to $19,067 in 2021-2022, the school's performance continues to lag behind the state and district averages, suggesting that targeted interventions and additional resources may be needed to improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public K-6

 200 Pepiot Road
       Mesa, WA  99343-0228


(509) 265-4229

District: North Franklin School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
884th of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,067 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  13.8 Help
Number of students:  222

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
66.7%
White:
32.4%
African American:
0.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  77% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Mesa Elementary ranks worse than 75.7% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks 2nd among 3 ranked elementary schools in the North Franklin School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.75. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (66.7%), White (32.4%), Asian (0.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 77% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the North Franklin School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mesa Elementary is 13.8, which is the 2nd best among 3 elementary schools in the North Franklin School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mesa Elementary is $19,067, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the North Franklin School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mesa Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Mesa Elementary 884th of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Mesa Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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North Franklin School District:

SchoolDigger ranks North Franklin School District 219th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Mesa Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Mesa Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 27.83 792nd 1026 22.8%
2005 29.79 767th 1031 25.6%
2006 19.13 924th 1051 12.1%
2007 28.62 822nd 1069 23.1%
2008 27.60 843rd 1067 21.0%
2009 27.18 844th 1072 21.3%
2010 47.04 602nd 1088 44.7%
2011 27.54 872nd 1092 20.1%
2012 22.02 936th 1097 14.7%
2013 19.14 973rd 1106 12.0%
2015 57.54 436th 1067 59.1%
2018 33.91 713th 1054 32.4%
2019 31.73 810th 1130 28.3%
2021 40.31 621st 1107 43.9%
2022 32.88 788th 1169 32.6%
2023 28.04 853rd 1169 27.0%
2024 25.75 884th 1168 24.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mesa Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 38.39 650th 979 33.6%
2021 45.13 434th 854 49.2%
2022 48.39 496th 1019 51.3%
2023 36.99 667th 1013 34.2%
2024 36.46 686th 1024 33.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Mesa Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.25 671st 1004 33.2%
2019 23.20 871st 1068 18.4%
2021 36.99 609th 1008 39.6%
2022 32.56 757th 1100 31.2%
2023 25.46 844th 1094 22.9%
2024 23.17 868th 1093 20.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Mesa Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.50 753rd 999 24.6%
2019 23.80 862nd 1075 19.8%
2021 46.67 504th 1025 50.8%
2022 35.67 703rd 1113 36.8%
2023 52.49 482nd 1099 56.1%
2024 35.48 708th 1099 35.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Mesa Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.71 495th 540 8.3%
2019 27.06 550th 697 21.1%
2021 37.69 301st 501 39.9%
2022 25.65 563rd 694 18.9%
2023 32.25 452nd 633 28.6%
2024 20.63 556th 651 14.6%
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Rank History for White students at Mesa Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.89 342nd 833 58.9%
2019 54.23 483rd 1027 53.0%
2021 88.50 81st 943 91.4%
2022 68.12 312th 1031 69.7%
2024 58.08 406th 1009 59.8%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Mesa Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Mesa Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 126 2 3 27 0 n/a n/a 0 158
1989 118 1 3 39 0 n/a n/a 0 161
1990 116 0 4 35 0 n/a n/a 0 155
1991 124 0 0 101 0 n/a n/a 0 225
1992 124 1 0 119 0 n/a n/a 0 244
1993 141 1 0 175 0 n/a n/a 0 317
1994 114 0 2 70 0 n/a n/a 0 186
1995 121 0 0 102 0 n/a n/a 0 223
1996 121 0 0 102 0 n/a n/a 0 223
1997 111 0 1 91 0 n/a n/a 0 203
1998 114 1 0 103 2 n/a n/a 0 220
1999 109 0 0 105 0 n/a n/a 0 214
2000 113 0 1 95 0 n/a n/a 0 209
2001 115 0 1 89 0 n/a n/a 0 205
2002 100 0 1 70 0 n/a n/a 0 171
2003 100 0 1 70 0 n/a n/a 0 171
2004 95 0 1 74 0 n/a n/a 0 170
2005 97 0 1 77 0 n/a n/a 0 175
2006 90 0 1 79 0 n/a n/a 0 170
2007 92 0 0 74 0 n/a n/a 0 166
2008 79 0 0 73 0 n/a n/a 0 152
2009 80 0 0 76 0 n/a n/a 0 156
2010 85 2 0 82 0 n/a n/a 0 169
2011 83 5 0 91 0 0 0 0 179
2012 70 5 0 95 0 0 0 0 170
2013 73 5 0 108 1 0 1 0 188
2014 68 5 0 91 0 0 0 0 164
2015 74 2 0 96 0 0 0 0 172
2016 79 2 0 104 0 0 0 0 185
2017 73 2 0 103 0 0 0 0 178
2018 60 0 0 107 0 0 1 0 168
2019 66 0 0 134 0 0 3 0 203
2020 63 0 0 130 0 0 3 0 196
2021 58 0 0 126 0 0 3 0 187
2022 64 0 1 125 0 0 2 0 192
2023 59 1 1 130 0 0 1 0 192
2024 72 1 1 148 0 0 0 0 222

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Mesa Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 158 9.0 17.5 0
1989 161 8.0 20.1 n/a
1990 155 7.8 19.8 0
1991 225 12.3 18.2 n/a
1992 244 12.0 20.3 n/a
1993 317 15.6 20.3 n/a
1994 186 9.6 19.4 n/a
1995 223 9.7 23.0 n/a
1996 223 9.7 23.0 n/a
1997 203 10.2 19.9 n/a
1998 220 11.8 18.6 n/a
1999 214 12.5 17.1 n/a
2000 209 12.7 16.5 n/a
2001 205 11.0 18.6 n/a
2002 171 10.8 15.8 66.1
2003 171 10.8 15.8 66.1
2004 170 10.0 17.0 58.2
2005 175 9.8 17.9 66.3
2006 170 8.0 21.3 72.9
2007 166 9.0 18.4 70.5
2008 152 8.1 18.8 72.4
2009 156 8.1 19.3 66.7
2010 169 8.4 19.9 74.6
2011 179 8.4 21.1 65.9
2012 170 8.8 19.2 71.2
2013 188 10.4 18.0 76.1
2014 164 n/a n/a 67.7
2015 172 14.0 12.2 63.4
2016 185 12.0 15.4 65.9
2017 178 13.4 13.2 68.5
2018 168 12.5 13.3 71.4
2019 203 13.5 15.0 62.6
2020 196 12.4 15.7 75.5
2021 187 12.5 14.9 76.5
2022 192 15.2 12.5 74
2023 192 16.2 11.8 74.5
2024 222 15.9 13.8 77

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Mesa Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 158 9.0 17.5 0
1989 161 8.0 20.1 n/a
1990 155 7.8 19.8 0
1991 225 12.3 18.2 n/a
1992 244 12.0 20.3 n/a
1993 317 15.6 20.3 n/a
1994 186 9.6 19.4 n/a
1995 223 9.7 23.0 n/a
1996 223 9.7 23.0 n/a
1997 203 10.2 19.9 n/a
1998 220 11.8 18.6 n/a
1999 214 12.5 17.1 n/a
2000 209 12.7 16.5 n/a
2001 205 11.0 18.6 n/a
2002 171 10.8 15.8 66.1
2003 171 10.8 15.8 66.1
2004 170 10.0 17.0 58.2
2005 175 9.8 17.9 66.3
2006 170 8.0 21.3 72.9
2007 166 9.0 18.4 70.5
2008 152 8.1 18.8 72.4
2009 156 8.1 19.3 66.7
2010 169 8.4 19.9 74.6
2011 179 8.4 21.1 65.9
2012 170 8.8 19.2 71.2
2013 188 10.4 18.0 76.1
2014 164 n/a n/a 67.7
2015 172 14.0 12.2 63.4
2016 185 12.0 15.4 65.9
2017 178 13.4 13.2 68.5
2018 168 12.5 13.3 71.4
2019 203 13.5 15.0 62.6
2020 196 12.4 15.7 75.5
2021 187 12.5 14.9 76.5
2022 192 15.2 12.5 74
2023 192 16.2 11.8 74.5
2024 222 15.9 13.8 77

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Mesa Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussisMeaslesMumpsRubellaTetanus
201687.9%0.0%0.0%3.0%90.9%93.9%97.0%90.9%93.9%93.9%
201788.2%0.0%0.0%0.0%11.8%88.2%88.2%88.2%88.2%88.2%88.2%
201878.6%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%78.6%82.1%89.3%82.1%85.7%82.1%
202096.6%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%96.6%96.6%100.0%100.0%96.6%100.0%100.0%100.0%96.6%
2021100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
2022100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
202388.5%7.7%0.0%3.9%3.9%92.3%92.3%96.2%88.5%92.3%92.3%92.3%92.3%92.3%
202487.9%6.1%0.0%0.0%3.0%90.9%90.9%90.9%90.9%90.9%97.0%97.0%97.0%90.9%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

6th Grade Immunization Rates

Mesa Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201826.9%3.9%0.0%0.0%7.7%92.3%26.9%92.3%88.5%88.5%26.9%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Mesa Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $911 (6.1%) $14,014 (93.9%) $14,925
2020 $1,133 (9.3%) $11,105 (90.7%) $12,238
2021 $1,225 (7.0%) $16,220 (93.0%) $17,445
2022 $3,264 (17.1%) $15,803 (82.9%) $19,067

Data source: Washington Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mesa Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 810th of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 853rd of 1169 Elementary schools
 1.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mesa Elementary)28.140
 11.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (North Franklin School District)29.931.3
 1.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington)56.348.9
 7.4%
3rd Grade Math (Mesa Elementary)43.836.7
 7.1%
   3rd Grade Math (North Franklin School District)39.942.8
 2.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5951.6
 7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mesa Elementary)16.725.8
 9.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (North Franklin School District)22.833.1
 10.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.750.1
 7.6%
4th Grade Math (Mesa Elementary)2432.3
 8.3%
   4th Grade Math (North Franklin School District)36.136.8
 0.7%
   4th Grade Math (Washington)54.949.4
 5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mesa Elementary)70.633.3
 37.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (North Franklin School District)38.138.5
 0.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)61.353.8
 7.6%
5th Grade Math (Mesa Elementary)47.129.2
 17.9%
   5th Grade Math (North Franklin School District)32.224.3
 7.9%
   5th Grade Math (Washington)49.142
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Mesa Elementary)55.637.5
 18.1%
   5th Grade Science (North Franklin School District)36.638.5
 1.9%
   5th Grade Science (Washington)54.152.3
 1.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Mesa Elementary)45.847.4
 1.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (North Franklin School District)40.738.8
 1.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.847.9
 9.9%
6th Grade Math (Mesa Elementary)45.836.8
 9%
   6th Grade Math (North Franklin School District)29.527.2
 2.3%
   6th Grade Math (Washington)47.738.1
 9.6%
All Grades English Language Arts (Mesa Elementary)37.135.6
 1.5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (North Franklin School District)41.637.1
 4.5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Mesa Elementary)39.833.7
 6.1%
   All Grades Math (North Franklin School District)31.326.4
 4.9%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Mesa Elementary)55.637.5
 18.1%
   All Grades Science (North Franklin School District)36.328.4
 8%
   All Grades Science (Washington)52.748.8
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students203192
 5.4%
African American01
American Indian00
Asian01
Hispanic134130
 3%
Pacific Islander00
White6659
 10.6%
Two or More Races31
 66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients62.6%74.5%
 11.9%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 222 students attended Mesa Elementary.

Students at Mesa Elementary are 67% Hispanic, 32% White.

Mesa Elementary ranks in the bottom 24.3% of Washington elementary schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Washington State Department of Health and the Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction.

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