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1 La Mesa Way, Monterey, CA 93940-4894
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 82nd percentile among comparable California schools.
60.5% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up slightly.
50.4% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 60.5% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 50.4% |
| Reading State Rank | 326/1,734 (81st percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 304/1,735 (83rd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 20:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 689 |
| Low-Income Students | 312 (45.3%) |
| English Learners | 115 (16.7%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 3.9 points from last year and rose 2.1 points over the full period. Math rose 0.3 points from last year and fell 0.7 points over the full period.
•Math -0.7 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian and Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 40.4% to 75.4% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 19% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 26.4-point reading income gap is wider than the 16.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
14.8% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 65.0% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 74% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 28% to 67%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 23.4% to 62.5% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 18% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 30.8-point math income gap is nearly twice as wide as the 15.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
14.8% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 53.5% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results fell and English-only results fell.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 802 schools for reading and 801 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–8 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does La Mesa compare within the district?
La Mesa is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 4 K–8 schools in Monterey Peninsula Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does La Mesa rank in California?
La Mesa ranks No. 326 of 1,734 in reading and No. 304 of 1,735 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at La Mesa compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 2 in both subjects among 4 K–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 42.6% meet the reading standard and 29.6% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does La Mesa compare with other schools in Monterey?
La Mesa is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 4 K–8 schools in Monterey with 2026 results.
Explore schools in MontereyHow does La Mesa compare with other schools in Monterey County?
La Mesa is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 12 K–8 schools in Monterey County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Monterey CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–8 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| La MesaThis school | 50.4% | 60.5% |
| Monte Vista | 44.5% | 53.9% |
| Dual Language Academy of the Monterey Peninsula | 27.9% | 32.0% |
