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Mesquite High School vs. Agnew Middle School

Should you attend Mesquite High School or Agnew Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Mesquite High School
300 E Davis St
Mesquite, TX 75149
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Agnew Middle School
729 Wilkinson Dr
Mesquite, TX 75149
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 2,405 students in grades 9-12, Mesquite High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,068 students in grades 6-8, Agnew Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
6-8
Total Students
2,405 students
1,068 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Mesquite High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Agnew Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mesquite High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Agnew Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
177 teachers
75 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Mesquite High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Agnew Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Mesquite High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Mesquite Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Agnew Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Mesquite Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#6484 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
#4703 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Mesquite High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Agnew Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
36%
(Bottom 50% in TX)
43%
(Top 50% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mesquite High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Mesquite Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Agnew Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Mesquite Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
31%
(Bottom 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
42%
(Bottom 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mesquite High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Mesquite Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Agnew Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Mesquite Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
44%
(Top 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
55%
(Top 30% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mesquite High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Mesquite Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Agnew Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Mesquite Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
92%
(Top 50% in TX)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Mesquite High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Mesquite Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Mesquite High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Agnew Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
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331
Grade 7 Students
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379
Grade 8 Students
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358
Grade 9 Students
686
-
Grade 10 Students
623
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Grade 11 Students
564
-
Grade 12 Students
532
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Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Mesquite High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Mesquite Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Agnew Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Mesquite Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
61%
58%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Mesquite High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Mesquite Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Agnew Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Mesquite Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
28%
22%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Mesquite High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Mesquite Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Agnew Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Mesquite Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
8%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Mesquite High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Mesquite Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Agnew Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Mesquite Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Mesquite High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Mesquite Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Agnew Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Mesquite Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.55
0.60
This chart showcases the diversity score of Mesquite High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Mesquite Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Agnew Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Mesquite Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
77%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Mesquite High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Mesquite Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Agnew Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Mesquite Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Mesquite High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Mesquite Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Agnew Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Mesquite Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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