Mesquite Elementary
Palmdale, CA · Palmdale Elementary · Grades K-5
4,673rd of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 17%▼ Declining
Mesquite Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Mesquite Elementary 4,673rd of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 17% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 33th in 2015 to 17th in 2025 — declining.
Mesquite Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 317 students tested
Mesquite Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 618 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 73.1% | 81.2% | ▲ 8.1 pts | |
| Black | 15.8% | 8.7% | ▼ 7.1 pts | |
| White | 7.2% | 5.5% | ▼ 1.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.6% | 2.4% | ▲ 0.8 pts | |
| Asian | 1.8% | 1.0% | ▼ 0.8 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.4% | 1.0% | ▲ 0.6 pts |
Homes near Mesquite Elementary
Typical home value $498K in zip 93552 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Mesquite Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3Chaparral Prep AcademyPalmdale Elementary · 0.7 mi away4,473rd of 5,659
ELA 27% · Math 25% - 3Innovations Academy of PalmdalePalmdale Elementary · 0.8 mi away4,190th of 5,659
ELA 31% · Math 25% - 3Cimarron ElementaryPalmdale Elementary · 0.9 mi away4,253rd of 5,659
ELA 31% · Math 24% - 1Yellen Learning CenterPalmdale Elementary · 1.1 mi away5,657th of 5,659
ELA 2% · Math 2% - 1Oak Tree Community DayPalmdale Elementary · 1.1 mi away5,658th of 5,659
ELA 2% · Math 2% - 3Buena Vista ElementaryPalmdale Elementary · 1.2 mi away4,451st of 5,659
ELA 30% · Math 22% - 3Quail Valley ElementaryPalmdale Elementary · 1.5 mi away4,497th of 5,659
ELA 27% · Math 24% - 1Manzanita ElementaryPalmdale Elementary · 1.6 mi away5,324th of 5,659
ELA 21% · Math 13%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Mesquite Elementary in?
Mesquite Elementary is part of the Palmdale Elementary district in Palmdale, California.
Is Mesquite Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Mesquite Elementary 4,673rd of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 17% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Mesquite Elementary?
Hispanic 81%, Black 9%, White 6%, Two or more races 2% (618 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Mesquite Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 93552 is $498K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.