For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public middle schools serving 9,428 students in Mesquite, TX.
The top ranked public middle schools in Mesquite, TX are Kimbrough Middle School, Berry Middle School and New Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mesquite, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Mesquite have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Mesquite, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kimbrough Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3900 N Galloway Ave
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 882-5900
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 882-5900
Grades: 6-8
| 1,152 students
Rank: #22.
Berry Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2675 Bear Dr
Mesquite, TX 75181
(972) 882-5850
Mesquite, TX 75181
(972) 882-5850
Grades: 6-8
| 596 students
Rank: #33.
New Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3700 S Beltline Rd
Mesquite, TX 75181
(972) 882-5600
Mesquite, TX 75181
(972) 882-5600
Grades: 6-8
| 689 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Agnew Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
729 Wilkinson Dr
Mesquite, TX 75149
(972) 882-5750
Mesquite, TX 75149
(972) 882-5750
Grades: 6-8
| 1,068 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Trinity Basin Preparatory Inc
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2901 E Meadows Blvd
Mesquite, TX 75150
(214) 946-9100
Mesquite, TX 75150
(214) 946-9100
Grades: PK-8
| 816 students
Rank: #66.
Lanny Frasier Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2250 W Scyene Rd
Mesquite, TX 75149
(972) 288-6411
Mesquite, TX 75149
(972) 288-6411
Grades: 6-8
| 998 students
Rank: #77.
Vanston Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3230 Karla Dr
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 882-5801
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 882-5801
Grades: 6-8
| 772 students
Rank: #88.
Mcdonald Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2930 Town E Blvd
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 882-5700
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 882-5700
Grades: 6-8
| 778 students
Rank: #99.
Wilkinson Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2100 Crest Park Dr
Mesquite, TX 75149
(972) 882-5950
Mesquite, TX 75149
(972) 882-5950
Grades: 6-8
| 643 students
Rank: #1010.
Terry Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2351 Edwards Church Rd
Mesquite, TX 75181
(972) 882-5650
Mesquite, TX 75181
(972) 882-5650
Grades: 6-8
| 866 students
Rank: #1111.
Dr Don Woolley Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3200 Blue Sky Rd
Mesquite, TX 75181
(972) 882-7390
Mesquite, TX 75181
(972) 882-7390
Grades: 6-8
| 1,050 students
Mesquite, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Mesquite Academy (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
2704 Motley
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 882-7570
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 882-7570
Grades: 8-12
| 294 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Mesquite, TX?
The top ranked public middle schools in Mesquite, TX include Kimbrough Middle School, Berry Middle School and New Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Mesquite?
11 public middle schools are located in Mesquite.
What is the racial composition of students in Mesquite?
Mesquite public middle schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Mesquite are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Mesquite include: Dr Don Woolley Middle School vs. Berry Middle School, Berry Middle School vs. Dr Don Woolley Middle School
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