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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 2026-27 school year, there are 33 public preschools serving 16,980 students in Mesquite Independent School District. This district's average pre testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public pre schools in Texas.
Public Preschools in Mesquite Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschool average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
51 Schools
4,197 Schools
# Students
37,930 Students
2,167,028 Students
# Teachers
2,721 Teachers
146,842 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Mesquite Independent School District, which is ranked #774 of all 1,193 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.
Overall District Rank
#738 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
46%
Graduation Rate
92%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)25.1%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.63
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
64%
55%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
24%
13%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
8%
23%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,638 is higher than the state median of $15,449. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,220 is less than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$593 MM
$85,353 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$615 MM
$91,739 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$15,638
$15,449
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$16,220
$16,605
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Mesquite Independent School District Public Preschools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Motley Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3719 Moon Dr
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 882-5080
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 882-5080
Gr: PK-5 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
Kimball Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4010 Coryell Way
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 290-4120
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 290-4120
Gr: PK-5 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #33.
Lawrence Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3811 Richman Dr
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 882-7000
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 882-7000
Gr: PK-5 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
Rutherford Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1100 Rutherford Dr
Mesquite, TX 75149
(972) 290-4060
Mesquite, TX 75149
(972) 290-4060
Gr: PK-5 | 803 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #55.
Mckenzie Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3535 Stephens Green
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 882-5140
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 882-5140
Gr: PK-5 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #66.
Hanby Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
480 Gross Rd
Mesquite, TX 75149
(972) 882-5040
Mesquite, TX 75149
(972) 882-5040
Gr: PK-5 | 768 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #77.
Porter Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
517 Via Avenida
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 290-4000
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 290-4000
Gr: PK-5 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #88.
Austin Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3020 Poteet Dr
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 882-7220
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 882-7220
Gr: PK-5 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #99.
Seabourn Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2300 Sandy Ln
Mesquite, TX 75149
(972) 882-7040
Mesquite, TX 75149
(972) 882-7040
Gr: PK-5 | 573 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1010.
Gentry Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1901 Twin Oaks Dr
Mesquite, TX 75181
(972) 290-4140
Mesquite, TX 75181
(972) 290-4140
Gr: PK-5 | 607 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1111.
Gray Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3500 Pioneer Rd
Balch Springs, TX 75180
(972) 882-7280
Balch Springs, TX 75180
(972) 882-7280
Gr: PK-5 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1212.
Galloway Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 Clary Dr
Mesquite, TX 75149
(972) 882-5101
Mesquite, TX 75149
(972) 882-5101
Gr: PK-5 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1313.
Mcwhorter Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Hickory Tree Rd
Mesquite, TX 75149
(972) 882-7020
Mesquite, TX 75149
(972) 882-7020
Gr: PK-5 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1414.
Achziger Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3300 Ridgeranch Rd
Mesquite, TX 75181
(972) 290-4180
Mesquite, TX 75181
(972) 290-4180
Gr: PK-5 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1515.
Beasley Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
919 Green Canyon Dr
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 882-5160
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 882-5160
Gr: PK-5 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1616.
Florence Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4621 Gleneagle St
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 290-4080
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 290-4080
Gr: PK-5 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1717.
Shands Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4836 Shands Dr
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 290-4020
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 290-4020
Gr: PK-5 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1818.
Range Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4060 Emerald Dr
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 882-5180
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 882-5180
Gr: PK-5 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1919.
Black Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
328 E Newsom St
Mesquite, TX 75149
(972) 882-7240
Mesquite, TX 75149
(972) 882-7240
Gr: PK-5 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2020.
Shaw Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
707 Purple Sage Trl
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 882-7060
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 882-7060
Gr: PK-5 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2121.
Tosch Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2424 Larchmont Dr
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 882-5000
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 882-5000
Gr: PK-5 | 625 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2222.
Dr Linda Henrie Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
253 W Lawson Rd
Mesquite, TX 75149
(972) 290-4200
Mesquite, TX 75149
(972) 290-4200
Gr: PK-5 | 891 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2323.
Cannaday Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2701 Chisolm Tr
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 882-5060
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 882-5060
Gr: PK-5 | 616 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #2424.
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
Gr: PK-5 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2525.
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
Gr: PK-5 | 739 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2626.
Smith Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2300 Mesquite Valley Rd
Mesquite, TX 75149
(972) 882-7080
Mesquite, TX 75149
(972) 882-7080
Gr: PK-5 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2727.
Mackey Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
14900 N Spring Ridge Cir
Balch Springs, TX 75180
(972) 290-4160
Balch Springs, TX 75180
(972) 290-4160
Gr: PK-5 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2828.
Floyd Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3025 Hickory Tree Rd
Mesquite, TX 75149
(972) 882-7100
Mesquite, TX 75149
(972) 882-7100
Gr: PK-5 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2929.
Pirrung Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Creek Vly
Mesquite, TX 75181
(972) 882-7170
Mesquite, TX 75181
(972) 882-7170
Gr: PK-5 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #3030.
Moss Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1208 New Market Rd
Mesquite, TX 75149
(972) 882-7130
Mesquite, TX 75149
(972) 882-7130
Gr: PK-5 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #3131.
Thompson Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2525 Helen Ln
Mesquite, TX 75181
(972) 882-7190
Mesquite, TX 75181
(972) 882-7190
Gr: PK-5 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #3232.
Hodges Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
14401 Spring Oaks
Balch Springs, TX 75180
(972) 290-4040
Balch Springs, TX 75180
(972) 290-4040
Gr: PK-5 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
6425 Park Vista Dr
Mesquite, TX 75181
(972) 288-6411
Mesquite, TX 75181
(972) 288-6411
Gr: PK-5 | 803 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
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