Dani M. Wilcox
KW Coastal Estates
(831) 273-6963
55 Total Sales
2 in Attendance Zone
$1.5M - $1.7M Price Range
La Mesa Elementary School
Public Elementary, Middle School
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Grade K-8
1 La Mesa Way,
Monterey, CA
Monterey Peninsula Unified School District
School Details
Head of School
Phillip Menchaca
Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Math Proficiency
50%
Reading Proficiency
57%
Niche Grade
B+
A-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Reading Proficiency
57%
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Math Proficiency
50%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Teachers
29
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Full Time Teachers
29
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Teachers in First or Second Year
17.4%
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GreatSchools Rating
4
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
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Math
25.2%
State Average
19.4%
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Science
18.8%
State Average
11.2%
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Student Diversity
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Male
50.5%
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Female
49.2%
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White
44.6%
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Hispanic
29.2%
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Asian
9%
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Two or more races
8.1%
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Black
3.8%
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Filipino
1.7%
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Pacific Islander
1%
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Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
4/30/2026
This was our first full year at La Mesa, and overall, our experience has been mixed. The front office staff has not felt particularly welcoming, and we have noticed what appears to be bias from the principal. Communication with parents is limited, especially when issues arise, concerns often seem to...
3/15/2026
I am writing this mostly looking at it from the perspective of their "middle school" grades such as 6-8th at La Mesa. No homework, no real control of classrooms (complete chaos from all accounts of all the people and kids I talked to), and simply zero electives or sports for the kids. You know its b...
2/21/2026
While we have thankfully not experienced the safety, bullying, or personnel issues mentioned in some other reviews, our experience with the academic environment has been deeply concerning.Currently, our child’s primary teacher has been navigating personal issues, resulting in a reduced three-day-a-w...
1/31/2026
I would not recommend this school, despite its convenient location. Convenience does not outweigh the serious concerns I experienced regarding safety, supervision, and overall care of students. I would rather drive hours each day than send my children back to this school.Safety is a major concern. A...
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Map
Attendance Zone
List Price Range
$679K - $4.4M
Homes For Sale
10
Average Home Value
$1,658,873
Median Lot Size
13,503 Sq Ft
% Renters
54%
Average Household Income
$153,786
% of College Grads
75.6%
Median Age
38
Average House Size
2,437 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
36.7%
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Additional Schools in the Area
Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools
Choice Schools
Choice schools may not serve this home. Please check the school district website to see all schools serving this home.
- 9th to 12th
- Public
- Pre-K to 12th
- Private
- 6th to 12th
- Private
Parks in this Area
Jacks Peak County Park
Deer Flats Park
Peter J Ferrante Park
Huckleberry Hill Nature Preserve
La Mesa Dog Run
Centennial Park
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La Mesa Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-8 in Monterey, CA and is served by the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 689 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 24:1. Academic records show that 50% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 57% are proficient in reading. La Mesa Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $1,658,873. Discover additional schools in the area, like Monterey High School, Santa Catalina School, Trinity Christian School, and more. Learn more about what Monterey has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near La Mesa Elementary School.