Yucca Mesa Elementary School
Yucca Valley, CA 92277-9154
Phone: (760) 228-1777
Fax: (760) 365-2467
District: Morongo Unified School District
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades K-6 • 401 students
Yucca Valley's Yucca Mesa Elementary School serves grades K-6 in the Morongo Unified School District. It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10, based on its performance on state standardized tests.
Yucca Mesa Elementary School is a public school located in Yucca Valley, CA. 401 students attend Yucca Mesa Elementary School.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 5/10 | The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) data from California Department of Education, and using 2025 California Science Test data from California Department of Education. |
| Student Growth | 4/10 | The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2025 Student growth data from California Department of Education. |
Posted: April 23, 2026
My child has attended this school since kindergarten, and over the years, I have become increasingly concerned about the lack of support and overall environment my child has experienced. Despite ongoing struggles academically and socially, the school has consistently failed to provide the level of educational support my child needs to succeed. In addition, there have been repeated incidents of bullying that have gone largely unaddressed by staff, leaving him feeling unsafe and unsupported.
As a result, my child is not thriving in this environment, and it has taken a noticeable toll on his well-being and confidence. It is deeply disappointing that after so many years at this school, these issues continue without meaningful resolution. With my child's final year approaching, I am seriously considering withdrawing due to what I feel is a pattern of neglect and lack of accountability from the school. Based on our experience, I cannot recommend this school to other families seeking a supportive and responsive educational environment
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Posted: July 30, 2025
Definitely not the worst school. However the worst school my child ever attended. She was being bullied and the staff refused to do anything about it. We were told that there is nothing that could do as the state does not allow them to discipline students for bullying. We were also told that if my daughter retaliated that she would be suspended. It wasn't until we continued to go up to the school regarding the bullying that they finally started to do something. Also very concerning that the bullion was happening in class and for some reason the teacher never seen anything that happened. Never heard any of the ruckus that was going on. My daughter will not be back.
Posted: July 30, 2025
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Posted: January 18, 2017
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Posted: January 18, 2017
Actually it is a 10 out of 10... my granddaughter has blossomed and grown as a student and a young lady... The staff is amazing and the teachers are the best...
Posted: January 18, 2017
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Posted: November 23, 2014
Children trive here with a staff that is truly devoted. A pleasure to have my child attend.
Posted: October 14, 2013
I have been very impressed by the faculty and staff at YMES. The teachers are very dedicated to their profession and their students. The school has made great strides in improving their test scores and academics. The school has a friendly atmosphere in a small community.
Reviews provided by GreatSchools™
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Murray Lane | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Yucca valley | CA | 5 mi | |
| 2 | Shafter Avenue | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Yucca valley | CA | 7.5 mi | |
| 3 | Turtle Rock | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Twentynine Palms | CA | 18.8 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Smoke Tree | Twentynine Palms | CA | 17.8 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| 29 Palms Marine Base | 19 mi. |
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