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La Mesa

La Mesa is a public primary school in Monterey, CA, serving grades K–8, rated B+, with 689 students and a 23.4:1 student-teacher ratio.

In 2024-2025, the share of students meeting the state standard was 57% in English Language Arts, 50% in Math and 43% in Science.

B+TopHap school rating
Rating
B+
Grades
K–8
Enrollment
689
Students per teacher
23.4:1
Level
Primary
Type
Public · Regular

2024-2025 testing year

State test results

Share of students meeting or exceeding the state standard.

English Language Arts57%
Math50%
Science43%

Academics and programs

Open enrollment
No

Student body

White44%
Hispanic29%
Asian11%
Two or more races10%
Black4%
Pacific Islander1%
Native American0%
Male / female
51% / 49%
Free or reduced lunch
45%
Enrollment change vs prior year
+57.7%
Prior-year enrollment
437

Homes assigned to this school

428 homes in TopHap's records are assigned to La Mesa. These 40 are sampled evenly down the value ranking, so they span the whole zone rather than just its most expensive streets.

School details

Address
1 La Mesa Way, Monterey, CA 93940
Phone
(831) 649-1872
Website
mpusd.k12.ca.us
Setting
Suburb - Medium
Status
Operational
NCES ID
062553003830
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School district

Monterey Peninsula Unified School District

District rating
B
Schools
20
Students
9,350
Spending per student
$16,402
Teachers (FTE)
451
Grades
K–12
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Common questions

About La Mesa

How is La Mesa rated?

La Mesa holds a B+ rating on TopHap's A-to-D scale, which blends state test results, academic progress and student outcomes. Monterey Peninsula Unified School District is rated B overall.

How do students at La Mesa perform on state tests?

In the 2024-2025 testing year, the share of La Mesa students meeting or exceeding the state standard was 57% in English Language Arts, 50% in Math and 43% in Science.

What grades does La Mesa serve?

La Mesa serves grades K–8 as a primary school.

How many students attend La Mesa?

689 students attend La Mesa, up from 437 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 23.4:1.

Which homes are assigned to La Mesa?

TopHap matches 428 residential properties to La Mesa in and around Monterey. Each one has its own page with a value estimate, sale history, taxes and the rest of its assigned schools.

Which school district is La Mesa in?

La Mesa is part of Monterey Peninsula Unified School District, which reports 20 schools, 9,350 students and $16,402 of spending per student.