Mesquite Independent School District

3819 Towne Crossing Boulevaerd
Mesquite, TX 75150
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Mesquite Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
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 42% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), 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

Student By Grade

District Rank

Mesquite Independent School District, which is ranked #775 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#738 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
42%
44%
42%
51%
46%
46%
92%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.54
0.64
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
63%
53%
% Black
25%
13%
% White
8%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

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.
This School District
This State (TX)
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)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Vroonland - Vanguard High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4201 Faithom P Lucas Sr Blvd
Mesquite, TX 75181
(972) 882-0001
Gr: 9-12 | 1,591 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #22.
Motley Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3719 Moon Dr
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 882-5080
Gr: PK-5 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #33.
Kimball Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4010 Coryell Way
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 290-4120
Gr: PK-5 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #44.
Lawrence Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3811 Richman Dr
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 882-7000
Gr: PK-5 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #55.
Rutherford Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1607 Sierra Dr
Mesquite, TX 75149
(972) 290-4060
Gr: PK-5 | 748 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #66.
Mckenzie Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3535 Stephens Green
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 882-5140
Gr: PK-5 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #77.
Hanby Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
480 Gross Rd
Mesquite, TX 75149
(972) 882-5040
Gr: PK-5 | 764 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #88.
Kimbrough Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3900 N Galloway Ave
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 882-5900
Gr: 6-8 | 1,152 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #99.
Porter Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
517 Via Avenida
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 290-4000
Gr: PK-5 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1010.
Austin Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3020 Poteet Dr
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 882-7220
Gr: PK-5 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1111.
Seabourn Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2300 Sandy Ln
Mesquite, TX 75149
(972) 882-7040
Gr: PK-5 | 635 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1212.
Gentry Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1901 Twin Oaks Dr
Mesquite, TX 75181
(972) 290-4140
Gr: PK-5 | 600 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1313.
Gray Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3500 Pioneer Rd
Balch Springs, TX 75180
(972) 882-7280
Gr: PK-5 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1414.
Galloway Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Clary Dr
Mesquite, TX 75149
(972) 882-5101
Gr: PK-5 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1515.
Mcwhorter Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 Hickory Tree Rd
Mesquite, TX 75149
(972) 882-7020
Gr: PK-5 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1616.
Achziger Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3300 Ridgeranch Rd
Mesquite, TX 75181
(972) 290-4180
Gr: PK-5 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1717.
Beasley Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
919 Green Canyon Dr
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 882-5160
Gr: PK-5 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1818.
Florence Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4621 Gleneagle St
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 290-4080
Gr: PK-5 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1919.
Berry Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2675 Bear Dr
Mesquite, TX 75181
(972) 882-5850
Gr: 6-8 | 596 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2020.
Shands Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4836 Shands Dr
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 290-4020
Gr: PK-5 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2121.
Mcdonald Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2930 Town E Blvd
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 882-5700
Gr: 6-8 | 778 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2222.
New Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3700 S Beltline Rd
Mesquite, TX 75181
(972) 882-5600
Gr: 6-8 | 689 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2323.
Lanny Frasier Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2250 W Scyene Rd
Mesquite, TX 75149
(972) 288-6411
Gr: 6-8 | 998 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2424.
Agnew Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
729 Wilkinson Dr
Mesquite, TX 75149
(972) 882-5750
Gr: 6-8 | 1,068 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #2525.
Range Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2600 Bamboo St
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 882-5180
Gr: PK-5 | 588 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2626.
Black Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
328 E Newsom St
Mesquite, TX 75149
(972) 882-7240
Gr: PK-5 | 626 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #2727.
Poteet High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3300 Poteet Dr
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 882-5300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,527 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #2828.
Shaw Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
707 Purple Sage Trl
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 882-7060
Gr: PK-5 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2929.
Horn High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3300 E Cartwright Rd
Mesquite, TX 75181
(972) 882-5200
Gr: 9-12 | 2,874 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #3030.
Tosch Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2424 Larchmont Dr
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 882-5000
Gr: PK-5 | 622 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #3131.
Dr Linda Henrie Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
253 W Lawson Rd
Mesquite, TX 75149
(972) 290-4200
Gr: PK-5 | 856 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #3232.
Vanston Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3230 Karla Dr
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 882-5801
Gr: 6-8 | 772 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #3333.
Cannaday Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2701 Chisolm Tr
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 882-5060
Gr: PK-5 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #3434.
Price Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
630 Stroud Ln
Garland, TX 75043
(972) 290-4100
Gr: PK-5 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #3535.
Rugel Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2701 Sybil Dr
Mesquite, TX 75149
(972) 882-7260
Gr: K-5 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
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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 #775 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and 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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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 51 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 38,265 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : 92% (Top 20% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • : 42% (Btm 50%)
  • : 46% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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