Serving 2,100 students in grades 9-12, North Mesquite High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is equal to the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 2,100 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 93%
Graduation Rate
: 94% (Top 50% in TX)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 41% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 52% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
North Mesquite High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Mesquite High School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
North Mesquite High School is ranked #5823 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are North Mesquite High School often compared to?
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What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of North Mesquite High School?
The graduation rate of North Mesquite High School is 94%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend North Mesquite High School?
2,100 students attend North Mesquite High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of North Mesquite High School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Mesquite High School?
North Mesquite High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does North Mesquite High School offer ?
North Mesquite High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is North Mesquite High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 2,100 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 93%
Graduation Rate
: 94% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 41% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 52% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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