Best Schools in Mesquite, TX
Mesquite, TX has a total of 86 schools including 18 high schools, 14 middle schools and 52 elementary schools. A total of 68,759 students attend Mesquite, TX schools. On average, schools in Mesquite score 34% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 30% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Mesquite exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Mesquite, TX
Mesquite, TX has 18 high schools with 29,902 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Mesquite score 40% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Mesquite exceed expectations.
1. Sunnyvale H S
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Sunnyvale Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 670 Students
2. Kathlyn Joy Gilliam Collegiate Academy
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Dallas Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 344 Students
3. Forney H S
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Forney Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2272 Students
4. Sachse H S
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Garland Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2997 Students
5. Poteet H S
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Mesquite Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1592 Students
6. Bryan Adams H S Leadership Academy
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Dallas Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2271 Students
7. Horn H S
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Mesquite Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3029 Students
8. West Mesquite H S
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Mesquite Isd • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 2172 Students
9. North Mesquite H S
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Mesquite Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2087 Students
10. Mesquite H S
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Mesquite Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2388 Students
Best Middle Schools in Mesquite, TX
Mesquite, TX has 14 middle schools with 11,719 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Mesquite score 36% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Mesquite exceed expectations.
1. Sunnyvale Middle
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Sunnyvale Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 554 Students
2. Warren Middle
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Forney Isd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 903 Students
3. Kimbrough Middle
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Mesquite Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1176 Students
4. Berry Middle
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Mesquite Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 579 Students
5. Agnew Middle
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Mesquite Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1132 Students
6. Wilkinson Middle
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Mesquite Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 702 Students
7. Terry Middle
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Mesquite Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1049 Students
8. Lanny Frasier Middle
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Mesquite Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1050 Students
9. New Middle
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Mesquite Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 731 Students
10. Vanston Middle
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Mesquite Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 827 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Mesquite, TX
Mesquite, TX has 52 elementary schools with 25,368 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Mesquite score 30% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 26% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Mesquite exceed expectations.
1. Johnson El
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Forney Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 694 Students
2. Motley El
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Mesquite Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 241 Students
3. Austin El
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Mesquite Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 321 Students
4. Rutherford El
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Mesquite Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 729 Students
5. Keeley El
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Garland Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 584 Students
6. C A Tatum Jr El
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Dallas Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 391 Students
7. Gilbert Cuellar Sr El
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Dallas Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 666 Students
8. Mcwhorter El
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Mesquite Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 516 Students
9. Florence El
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Mesquite Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 456 Students
10. Lawrence El
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Mesquite Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 259 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Mesquite, TX
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Mesquite, TX has a total population of 154,121 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 80%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Mesquite, TX
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, TX.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
66.60 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
8.78 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
57.82 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Mesquite, TX.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Mesquite, TX.
ISP Report Card
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
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ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Mesquite, TX Internet Health Assessment.
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