Mesquite Independent School District (ISD)
- 405 EAST DAVIS ST
- MESQUITE, TX 75149
- (972) 288-6411
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District Rating (FAQ)
District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 80.7% | 73.1% |
| Dropout Rate | 1.5% | 4.0% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $7,320 | $8,501 |
| Students Per Teacher | 15.7 | 14.5 |
| Number of Schools | 47 | - |
| Number of Students | 37,030 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 2,363 | - |
District Test Scores
TAKS - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 86.0% | 86.0% | |
| 2009 | 83.0% | 84.0% | |
| 2008 | 80.0% | 83.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 91.0% | 92.0% | |
| 2009 | 90.0% | 89.0% | |
| 2008 | 91.0% | 88.0% | |
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 90.0% | 88.0% | |
| 2009 | 86.0% | 86.0% | |
| 2008 | 83.0% | 84.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 87.0% | 86.0% | |
| 2009 | 83.0% | 84.0% | |
| 2008 | 82.0% | 83.0% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 92.0% | 92.0% | |
| 2009 | 89.0% | 91.0% | |
| 2008 | 91.0% | 91.0% | |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 94.0% | 86.0% | |
| 2009 | 90.0% | 84.0% | |
| 2008 | 89.0% | 83.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 94.0% | 85.0% | |
| 2009 | 89.0% | 83.0% | |
| 2008 | 91.0% | 83.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 89.0% | 88.0% | |
| 2009 | 85.0% | 84.0% | |
| 2008 | 81.0% | 81.0% | |
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 88.0% | 82.0% | |
| 2009 | 84.0% | 80.0% | |
| 2008 | 85.0% | 80.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 88.0% | 86.0% | |
| 2009 | 94.0% | 91.0% | |
| 2008 | 94.0% | 91.0% | |
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 83.0% | 81.0% | |
| 2009 | 81.0% | 79.0% | |
| 2008 | 77.0% | 76.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 88.0% | 86.0% | |
| 2009 | 86.0% | 84.0% | |
| 2008 | 85.0% | 84.0% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 95.0% | 74.0% | |
| 2009 | 92.0% | 72.0% | |
| 2008 | 90.0% | 70.0% | |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 88.0% | 80.0% | |
| 2009 | 83.0% | 79.0% | |
| 2008 | 80.0% | 75.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 96.0% | 91.0% | |
| 2009 | 95.0% | 93.0% | |
| 2008 | 95.0% | 92.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 75.0% | 78.0% | |
| 2009 | 67.0% | 72.0% | |
| 2008 | 66.0% | 68.0% | |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 95.0% | 95.0% | |
| 2009 | 90.0% | 92.0% | |
| 2008 | 91.0% | 90.0% | |
Grade 9 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 68.0% | 70.0% | |
| 2009 | 63.0% | 67.0% | |
| 2008 | 54.0% | 60.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 93.0% | 92.0% | |
| 2009 | 87.0% | 87.0% | |
| 2008 | 83.0% | 84.0% | |
Grade 10 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 90.0% | 90.0% | |
| 2009 | 87.0% | 88.0% | |
| 2008 | 87.0% | 86.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 71.0% | 74.0% | |
| 2009 | 58.0% | 65.0% | |
| 2008 | 57.0% | 63.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 72.0% | 74.0% | |
| 2009 | 60.0% | 66.0% | |
| 2008 | 59.0% | 64.0% | |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 91.0% | 93.0% | |
| 2009 | 89.0% | 90.0% | |
| 2008 | 88.0% | 88.0% | |
Grade 11 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 94.0% | 93.0% | |
| 2009 | 92.0% | 92.0% | |
| 2008 | 92.0% | 90.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 86.0% | 89.0% | |
| 2009 | 76.0% | 81.0% | |
| 2008 | 75.0% | 79.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 90.0% | 91.0% | |
| 2009 | 81.0% | 85.0% | |
| 2008 | 78.0% | 80.0% | |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 97.0% | 98.0% | |
| 2009 | 96.0% | 97.0% | |
| 2008 | 95.0% | 95.0% | |
Source: TX Department of Education 2009-2010
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 37,030 | 15.7 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | 1,011 |
| Kindergarten Students | 2,592 |
| 1st Grade Students | 2,695 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 2,738 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 2,956 |
| 4th Grade Students | 2,826 |
| 5th Grade Students | 2,932 |
| 6th Grade Students | 2,825 |
| 7th Grade Students | 2,879 |
| 8th Grade Students | 2,921 |
| 9th Grade Students | 3,246 |
| 10th Grade Students | 2,675 |
| 11th Grade Students | 2,552 |
| 12th Grade Students | 2,424 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 187 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 1,036 |
| Hispanic | 16,844 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 9,632 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 9,573 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 19,000 |
| Female | 18,272 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 2,363 | 15.7 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | 18 | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 126 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 1,015 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 916 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | 289 | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 419 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 14 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 77 |
| Elementary | - |
| Secondary | - |
| Other | 77 |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 48 |
| Library Support Staff | 15 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 1,449 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 47 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 98 |
| School Administrators | 158 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 153 |
| Student Support Services | 131 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 862 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $340,441,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $114,696,000 | 33.7% |
| Property Tax | $93,305,000 | 27.4% |
| Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $760,000 | 0.2% |
| School Lunch | $6,664,000 | 2.0% |
| District Activity Receipts | $3,552,000 | 1.0% |
| Rents and Royalties | $549,000 | 0.2% |
| Sale of Property | $169,000 | 0.05% |
| Interest Earnings | $6,925,000 | 2.0% |
| Fines and Forfeits | $1,185,000 | 0.3% |
| Miscellaneous | $1,587,000 | 0.5% |
| Total State Revenues | $203,581,000 | 59.8% |
| General Formula Assistance | $169,947,000 | 49.9% |
| School Lunch Programs | $145,000 | 0.04% |
| Capital Outlay and Debt Services Programs | $19,061,000 | 5.6% |
| Other Programs | $2,600,000 | 0.8% |
| State Revenues on Behalf - Employee Benefits | $10,341,000 | 3.0% |
| State Revenues on Behalf - Non-Employee Benefits | $1,487,000 | 0.4% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $22,164,000 | 6.5% |
| Through State - Title I | $4,376,000 | 1.3% |
| Through State - Vocational and Tech Education | $315,000 | 0.09% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $8,292,000 | 2.4% |
| Through State - Other | $6,998,000 | 2.1% |
| Direct - Other | $2,183,000 | 0.6% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $268,206,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $167,480,000 | 62.4% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $87,662,000 | 32.7% |
| Student Support | $12,941,000 | 3.8% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $13,764,000 | 4.0% |
| General Administration Support | $1,786,000 | 0.5% |
| School Administration Support | $14,279,000 | 4.2% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $31,785,000 | 9.3% |
| Student Transportation Support | $4,206,000 | 1.2% |
| Other Support Services | $8,901,000 | 2.6% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $13,064,000 | 4.9% |
| Food Services | $13,064,000 | 3.8% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 80.7% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 2,343 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | - |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 158 | 1.5% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Mesquite Independent School District (ISD)
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 47
- Students: 37,030
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 2,363
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School Reviews (Sort by) |
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| ACHZIGER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
3300 Ridgeranch Rd
Mesquite, TX Public | PK-5 | 637 | 16.6 |  Review This School |
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| AGNEW MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
729 Wilkinson Dr
Mesquite, TX Public | 7-8 | 869 | 16.4 | Review This School |
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| AUSTIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
3020 Poteet Dr
Mesquite, TX Public | PK-6 | 450 | 16.4 | Review This School |
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| BEASLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
919 Green Canyon Dr
Mesquite, TX Public | PK-6 | 478 | 17.6 | Review This School |
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| BERRY MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
2675 Bear Dr
Mesquite, TX Public | 6-8 | 787 | 15.0 | Review This School |
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| BLACK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
328 East Newsom St
Mesquite, TX Public | PK-6 | 615 | 16.7 |  5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| CANNADAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
2701 Chisolm Tr
Mesquite, TX Public | KG-6 | 595 | 16.1 | Review This School |
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| FLORENCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
4621 Gleneagle St
Mesquite, TX Public | PK-6 | 533 | 15.9 |  3 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| FLOYD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
3025 Hickory Tree Rd
Balch Springs, TX Public | PK-5 | 669 | 16.3 |  1 out of 5 1 Review |
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| GALLOWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
200 Clary Dr
Mesquite, TX Public | PK-6 | 656 | 17.1 | Review This School |
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| GENTRY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1901 Twin Oaks Dr
Mesquite, TX Public | PK-6 | 726 | 17.5 | Review This School |
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| GRAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
3500 Pioneer Rd
Balch Springs, TX Public | PK-6 | 860 | 17.9 | 5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| HANBY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
912 Cascade St
Mesquite, TX Public | PK-5 | 837 | 17.1 | Review This School |
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| HODGES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
14401 Spring Oaks
Balch Springs, TX Public | PK-6 | 828 | 17.2 | Review This School |
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| HORN HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
3300 East Cartwright Rd
Mesquite, TX Public | 9-12 | 2,301 | 18.3 | 3 out of 5 1 Review |
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| JAMES P TERRY MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
2351 Edwards Church Rd
Mesquite, TX Public | 6-8 | 938 | 17.2 | Review This School |
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| KIMBALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
4010 Coryell Way
Mesquite, TX Public | KG-6 | 336 | 15.2 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| KIMBROUGH MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
3900 North Galloway Ave
Mesquite, TX Public | 7-8 | 771 | 16.1 | Review This School |
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| LAWRENCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
3811 Richman Dr
Mesquite, TX Public | PK-6 | 400 | 13.9 | Review This School |
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| MACKEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
14900 North Spring Ridge Circl
Balch Springs, TX Public | KG-5 | 812 | 16.2 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| MCDONALD MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
2930 Town East Blvd
Mesquite, TX Public | 7-8 | 934 | 15.5 |  2.5 out of 5 3 Reviews |
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| MCKENZIE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
3535 Stephens Green
Mesquite, TX Public | KG-6 | 470 | 15.9 | Review This School |
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| MCWHORTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1700 Hickory Tree Rd
Mesquite, TX Public | PK-6 | 749 | 16.2 | Review This School |
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| MESQUITE ACADEMY | ||||
2704 Motley
Mesquite, TX Public | 9-12 | 214 | 5.6 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| MESQUITE HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
300 East Davis St
Mesquite, TX Public | 9-12 | 2,746 | 18.3 |  2 out of 5 4 Reviews |
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| MOSS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1208 New Market Rd
Mesquite, TX Public | KG-6 | 574 | 16.5 | Review This School |
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| MOTLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
3719 Moon Dr
Mesquite, TX Public | KG-6 | 398 | 14.7 | Review This School |
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| NEW MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
3700 South Beltline Rd
Mesquite, TX Public | 6-8 | 973 | 13.8 | Review This School |
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| NORTH MESQUITE HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
18201 Lbj Fwy
Mesquite, TX Public | 9-12 | 2,395 | 15.4 | 2.5 out of 5 3 Reviews |
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| P A S S LEARNING CENTER SCHOOL | ||||
1673 Terre Colony Ct
Dallas, TX Public | 7-11 | 14 | - | Review This School |
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| PIRRUNG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1500 Creek Vly
Mesquite, TX Public | PK-5 | 539 | 16.8 | Review This School |
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| PORTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
517 Via Avenida
Mesquite, TX Public | PK-6 | 526 | 17.3 | 3 out of 5 1 Review |
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| POTEET HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
3300 Poteet Dr
Mesquite, TX Public | 9-12 | 1,500 | 14.4 | Review This School |
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| PRICE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
630 Stroud Ln
Garland, TX Public | KG-6 | 513 | 16.0 | Review This School |
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| RANGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
2600 Bamboo St
Mesquite, TX Public | KG-6 | 575 | 16.8 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| RUGEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
2701 Sybil Dr
Mesquite, TX Public | KG-6 | 421 | 13.1 | Review This School |
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| RUTHERFORD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1607 Sierra Dr
Mesquite, TX Public | KG-5 | 506 | 16.2 | Review This School |
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| SEABOURN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
2300 Sandy Ln
Mesquite, TX Public | PK-6 | 615 | 16.5 | Review This School |
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| SHANDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
4836 Shands Dr
Mesquite, TX Public | KG-6 | 786 | 17.6 | Review This School |
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| SHAW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
707 Purple Sage Trl
Mesquite, TX Public | KG-6 | 740 | 17.8 | 1 out of 5 1 Review |
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| SMITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
2300 Mesquite Valley Rd
Mesquite, TX Public | KG-5 | 530 | 16.9 | Review This School |
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| THOMPSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
2525 Helen Ln
Mesquite, TX Public | KG-5 | 686 | 17.6 | Review This School |
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| TISINGER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1701 Hillcrest St
Mesquite, TX Public | PK-5 | 811 | 18.0 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| TOSCH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
2424 Larchmont Dr
Mesquite, TX Public | KG-6 | 707 | 15.7 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| VANSTON MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
3230 Karla Dr
Mesquite, TX Public | 7-8 | 675 | 14.9 | Review This School |
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| WEST MESQUITE HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
2500 Memorial Parkway
Mesquite, TX Public | 9-12 | 1,731 | 15.4 |  4.5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| WILKINSON MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
2100 Crest Park Dr
Mesquite, TX Public | 6-8 | 846 | 15.0 | Review This School |
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