Porter Elementary School

517 Via Avenida
Mesquite, TX 75150
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 413 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Porter Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 413 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • : Top 50% in TX
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Porter Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Porter Elementary School's student population of 413 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
413 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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School Rankings

Porter Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Porter Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TX)
#2473 out of 8188 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Porter Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Porter Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Porter Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Porter Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
5%
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Hispanic
66%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Porter Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
17%
13%
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White
10%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Porter Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Porter Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.53
This chart displays the diversity score of Porter Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Porter Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Porter Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Porter Elementary School's ranking?
Porter Elementary School is ranked #2473 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Porter Elementary School?
413 students attend Porter Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Porter Elementary School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Porter Elementary School?
Porter Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Porter Elementary School offer ?
Porter Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Porter Elementary School part of?
Porter Elementary School is part of Mesquite Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Porter Elementary School located?
Porter Elementary School is located in the Palos Verdes neighborhood of Mesquite, TX.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 413 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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