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Mesquite High School vs. North Mesquite High School

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School Overview

School
Mesquite High School
300 E Davis St
Mesquite, TX 75149
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
North Mesquite High School
18201 Lbj Fwy
Mesquite, TX 75150
: 
4/
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 2,100 students in grades 9-12, North Mesquite High 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 45% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (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 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,405 students
2,100 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 North Mesquite High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mesquite High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at North Mesquite High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
177 teachers
151 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 North Mesquite High 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 North 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.

Test Scores

#6484 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
#5637 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 North Mesquite High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
36%
(Bottom 50% in TX)
45%
(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 North 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.
31%
(Bottom 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
30%
(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 North 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.
44%
(Top 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
52%
(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 North 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.
92%
(Top 50% in TX)
94%
(Top 50% in TX)
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.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of North 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.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Mesquite High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of North Mesquite High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
686
637
Grade 10 Students
623
543
Grade 11 Students
564
460
Grade 12 Students
532
460

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 North 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.
% Hispanic
61%
75%
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 North 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.
% Black
28%
15%
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 North 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.
% White
8%
7%
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 North 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.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
1%
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 North 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 2021-22 school year.
0.55
0.41
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 North 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.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
81%
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 North 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.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
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 North 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.
 
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