Serving 294 students in grades 8-12, Mesquite Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤10% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
294 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≤10%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
48%
54%
Black
33%
13%
White
15%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)45-49%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% TX state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mesquite Academy?
The graduation rate of Mesquite Academy is 45-49%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Mesquite Academy?
294 students attend Mesquite Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Mesquite Academy students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Black, 15% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mesquite Academy?
Mesquite Academy has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mesquite Academy offer ?
Mesquite Academy offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is Mesquite Academy part of?
Mesquite Academy is part of Mesquite Independent School District.
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