For the 2024 school year, there are 13 public middle schools serving 14,918 students in Mesquite, TX.
The top ranked public middle schools in Mesquite, TX are Berry Middle School, Education Center International 2 and Kimbrough 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 36% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 41% 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 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Mesquite, TX (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Berry Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2675 Bear Dr
Mesquite, TX 75181
(972) 882-5850
Mesquite, TX 75181
(972) 882-5850
Grades: 6-8
| 608 students
Rank: #22.
Education Center International 2
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8200 Schrade Rd
Mesquite, TX 75185
(972) 412-8080
Mesquite, TX 75185
(972) 412-8080
Grades: PK-8
| 192 students
Rank: #33.
Kimbrough Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 36%)
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
| 1,197 students
Rank: #44.
Horn High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3300 E Cartwright Rd
Mesquite, TX 75181
(972) 882-5200
Mesquite, TX 75181
(972) 882-5200
Grades: 8-12
| 3,102 students
Rank: #55.
Mesquite High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 E Davis St
Mesquite, TX 75149
(972) 882-7800
Mesquite, TX 75149
(972) 882-7800
Grades: 8-12
| 2,344 students
Rank: #66.
Agnew Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
729 Wilkinson Dr
Mesquite, TX 75149
(972) 882-5750
Mesquite, TX 75149
(972) 882-5750
Grades: 6-8
| 1,160 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Lanny Frasier Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2250 W Scyene Rd
Mesquite, TX 75149
(972) 288-6411
Mesquite, TX 75149
(972) 288-6411
Grades: 6-8
| 1,098 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Terry Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2351 Edwards Church Rd
Mesquite, TX 75181
(972) 882-5650
Mesquite, TX 75181
(972) 882-5650
Grades: 6-8
| 1,068 students
Rank: #99.
Mcdonald Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 30%)
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
| 851 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
New Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3700 S Beltline Rd
Mesquite, TX 75181
(972) 882-5600
Mesquite, TX 75181
(972) 882-5600
Grades: 6-8
| 808 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Vanston Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3230 Karla Dr
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 882-5801
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 882-5801
Grades: 6-8
| 857 students
Rank: #1212.
Wilkinson Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2100 Crest Park Dr
Mesquite, TX 75149
(972) 882-5950
Mesquite, TX 75149
(972) 882-5950
Grades: 6-9
| 737 students
Rank: #1313.
Dr Don Woolley Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3200 Blue Sky Rd
Mesquite, TX 75181
(972) 882-7390
Mesquite, TX 75181
(972) 882-7390
Grades: 6-8
| 896 students
Mesquite, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Mesquite Academy (Closed 2021)
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 Berry Middle School, Education Center International 2 and Kimbrough Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Mesquite, TX?
13 public middle schools are located in Mesquite, TX.
What is the racial composition of students in Mesquite, TX?
Mesquite, TX public middle schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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