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Mesquite Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 51 public schools serving 38,265 students in Mesquite Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Mesquite Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
51 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
38,265 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
2,688 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Mesquite Independent School District, which is ranked #772 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#759 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
46%
Graduation Rate
93%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.64
# American Indian Students
218 Students
17,916 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
441 Students
296,049 Students
% Asian Students
1%
6%
# Hispanic Students
23,963 Students
2,942,422 Students
% Hispanic Students
63%
53%
# Black Students
9,548 Students
706,008 Students
% Black Students
25%
13%
# White Students
3,211 Students
1,384,941 Students
% White Students
8%
25%
# Hawaiian Students
37 Students
8,841 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
847 Students
173,807 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
1,710
275,832
# Students in K Grade:
2,284
361,958
# Students in 1st Grade:
2,534
385,427
# Students in 2nd Grade:
2,719
402,148
# Students in 3rd Grade:
2,568
399,623
# Students in 4th Grade:
2,614
398,690
# Students in 5th Grade:
2,636
399,071
# Students in 6th Grade:
2,760
402,143
# Students in 7th Grade:
2,898
406,424
# Students in 8th Grade:
2,955
414,179
# Students in 9th Grade:
3,538
472,263
# Students in 10th Grade:
3,324
438,622
# Students in 11th Grade:
2,893
406,207
# Students in 12th Grade:
2,832
367,397
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,407 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,590 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$475 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$444 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,407
$13,387
Spending / Student
$11,590
$14,116
Best Mesquite Independent School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Motley Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3719 Moon Dr
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 882-5080
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 882-5080
Grades: PK-5
| 237 students
Rank: #22.
Lawrence Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3811 Richman Dr
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 882-7000
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 882-7000
Grades: PK-5
| 256 students
Rank: #33.
Vroonland - Vanguard High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4201 Faithom P Lucas Sr Blvd
Mesquite, TX 75181
(972) 882-0001
Mesquite, TX 75181
(972) 882-0001
Grades: 9-12
| 1,591 students
Rank: #44.
Mckenzie Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3535 Stephens Green
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 882-5140
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 882-5140
Grades: PK-5
| 413 students
Rank: #55.
Porter Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
517 Via Avenida
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 290-4000
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 290-4000
Grades: PK-5
| 427 students
Rank: #66.
Rutherford Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1607 Sierra Dr
Mesquite, TX 75149
(972) 290-4060
Mesquite, TX 75149
(972) 290-4060
Grades: PK-5
| 748 students
Rank: #77.
Gray Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3500 Pioneer Rd
Balch Springs, TX 75180
(972) 882-7280
Balch Springs, TX 75180
(972) 882-7280
Grades: PK-5
| 427 students
Rank: #88.
Hanby Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
480 Gross Rd
Mesquite, TX 75149
(972) 882-5040
Mesquite, TX 75149
(972) 882-5040
Grades: PK-5
| 764 students
Rank: #99.
Kimball Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4010 Coryell Way
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 290-4120
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 290-4120
Grades: PK-5
| 235 students
Rank: #1010.
Gentry Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1901 Twin Oaks Dr
Mesquite, TX 75181
(972) 290-4140
Mesquite, TX 75181
(972) 290-4140
Grades: PK-5
| 600 students
Rank: #1111.
Kimbrough Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3900 N Galloway Ave
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 882-5900
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 882-5900
Grades: 6-8
| 1,152 students
Rank: #1212.
Florence Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4621 Gleneagle St
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 290-4080
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 290-4080
Grades: PK-5
| 496 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Austin Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3020 Poteet Dr
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 882-7220
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 882-7220
Grades: PK-5
| 287 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Beasley Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
919 Green Canyon Dr
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 882-5160
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 882-5160
Grades: PK-5
| 326 students
Rank: #1515.
Achziger Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3300 Ridgeranch Rd
Mesquite, TX 75181
(972) 290-4180
Mesquite, TX 75181
(972) 290-4180
Grades: PK-5
| 584 students
Rank: #1616.
Berry Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2675 Bear Dr
Mesquite, TX 75181
(972) 882-5850
Mesquite, TX 75181
(972) 882-5850
Grades: 6-8
| 596 students
Rank: #1717.
Mcwhorter Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Hickory Tree Rd
Mesquite, TX 75149
(972) 882-7020
Mesquite, TX 75149
(972) 882-7020
Grades: PK-5
| 541 students
Rank: #1818.
Poteet High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3300 Poteet Dr
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 882-5300
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 882-5300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,527 students
Rank: #1919.
Black Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
328 E Newsom St
Mesquite, TX 75149
(972) 882-7240
Mesquite, TX 75149
(972) 882-7240
Grades: PK-5
| 626 students
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
New Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3700 S Beltline Rd
Mesquite, TX 75181
(972) 882-5600
Mesquite, TX 75181
(972) 882-5600
Grades: 6-8
| 689 students
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Shands Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4836 Shands Dr
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 290-4020
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 290-4020
Grades: PK-5
| 554 students
Rank: #2222.
Galloway Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 Clary Dr
Mesquite, TX 75149
(972) 882-5101
Mesquite, TX 75149
(972) 882-5101
Grades: PK-5
| 441 students
Rank: #2323.
Horn High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3300 E Cartwright Rd
Mesquite, TX 75181
(972) 882-5200
Mesquite, TX 75181
(972) 882-5200
Grades: 9-12
| 2,874 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Agnew Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
729 Wilkinson Dr
Mesquite, TX 75149
(972) 882-5750
Mesquite, TX 75149
(972) 882-5750
Grades: 6-8
| 1,068 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Price Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
630 Stroud Ln
Garland, TX 75043
(972) 290-4100
Garland, TX 75043
(972) 290-4100
Grades: PK-5
| 327 students
Rank: #2626.
Cannaday Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2701 Chisolm Tr
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 882-5060
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 882-5060
Grades: PK-5
| 552 students
Rank: #2727.
Lanny Frasier Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2250 W Scyene Rd
Mesquite, TX 75149
(972) 288-6411
Mesquite, TX 75149
(972) 288-6411
Grades: 6-8
| 998 students
Rank: #2828.
Range Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2600 Bamboo St
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 882-5180
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 882-5180
Grades: PK-5
| 588 students
Rank: #2929.
Vanston Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3230 Karla Dr
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 882-5801
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 882-5801
Grades: 6-8
| 772 students
Rank: #3030.
Smith Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2300 Mesquite Valley Rd
Mesquite, TX 75149
(972) 882-7080
Mesquite, TX 75149
(972) 882-7080
Grades: PK-5
| 553 students
Rank: #3131.
Tisinger Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1701 Hillcrest St
Mesquite, TX 75149
(972) 882-5120
Mesquite, TX 75149
(972) 882-5120
Grades: PK-5
| 636 students
Rank: #3232.
Mcdonald Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2930 Town E Blvd
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 882-5700
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 882-5700
Grades: 6-8
| 778 students
Rank: #3333.
Rugel Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2701 Sybil Dr
Mesquite, TX 75149
(972) 882-7260
Mesquite, TX 75149
(972) 882-7260
Grades: K-5
| 281 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Moss Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1208 New Market Rd
Mesquite, TX 75149
(972) 882-7130
Mesquite, TX 75149
(972) 882-7130
Grades: PK-5
| 359 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Tosch Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2424 Larchmont Dr
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 882-5000
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 882-5000
Grades: PK-5
| 622 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mesquite Independent School District?
Mesquite Independent School District manages 51 public schools serving 38,265 students.
What is the rank of Mesquite Independent School District?
Mesquite Independent School District is ranked #772 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Mesquite Independent School District?
63% of Mesquite Independent School District students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mesquite Independent School District?
Mesquite Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Mesquite Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,590 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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