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Best Schools in Mesquite, NV
Mesquite, NV has 8 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 2,708 students. On average they score 38% on state proficiency tests against a projected 30%, so schools in Mesquite greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Mesquite, NV
The top high schools in Mesquite, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Virgin Valley Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clark County School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 780 Students
2. Lincoln County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln County School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 169 Students
Best Middle Schools in Mesquite, NV
The top middle schools in Mesquite, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Meadow Valley Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln County School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 78 Students
2. Hughes Charles Arthur Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clark County School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 541 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Mesquite, NV
The top elementary schools in Mesquite, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Caliente Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 78 Students
2. Virgin Valley Es
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clark County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 569 Students
3. Bowler Joseph L Es
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clark County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 471 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Mesquite, NV
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Mesquite, NV has a total population of 20,484 with 12% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Mesquite, NV
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Mesquite, NV.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.72 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.14 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.58 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Mesquite, NV.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Mesquite, NV.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Mesquite, NV Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Mesquite, NV
How many schools are in Mesquite, NV?
Mesquite, NV has 8 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 2,708 students in total.
How do schools in Mesquite perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Mesquite score 38% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 30%, so on average schools in Mesquite greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Mesquite?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 22%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 22%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 16%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Every school in Mesquite
3 of 3 schools in Mesquite carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 3
All 3 public schools we grade in Mesquite. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Middle and junior high schools (1)
Other schools and academies (1)
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.