Mesquite Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 51 public schools serving 38,356 students in Mesquite Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Mesquite Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Mesquite Independent School District, which is ranked #774 of all 1,201 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has increased from 90% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.64
# American Indian Students
238 Students
17,976 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
445 Students
280,730 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
23,693 Students
2,920,767 Students
% Hispanic Students
62%
53%
# Black Students
9,624 Students
706,694 Students
% Black Students
25%
13%
# White Students
3,457 Students
1,416,215 Students
% White Students
9%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
34 Students
8,717 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
865 Students
166,537 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
1,637
269,275
# Students in K Grade:
2,409
367,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
2,613
399,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
2,515
395,722
# Students in 3rd Grade:
2,520
393,633
# Students in 4th Grade:
2,617
393,846
# Students in 5th Grade:
2,649
395,401
# Students in 6th Grade:
2,839
399,579
# Students in 7th Grade:
2,887
409,592
# Students in 8th Grade:
3,224
425,784
# Students in 9th Grade:
3,476
478,283
# Students in 10th Grade:
3,278
437,109
# Students in 11th Grade:
2,931
386,260
# Students in 12th Grade:
2,761
366,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,378 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,417. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,562 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has declined by 19% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Mesquite Independent School District?
Mesquite Independent School District manages 51 public schools serving 38,356 students.
What is the rank of Mesquite Independent School District?
Mesquite Independent School District is ranked #774 out of 1,201 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Mesquite Independent School District?
62% of Mesquite Independent School District students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mesquite Independent School District?
Mesquite Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Mesquite Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,562 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has declined by 19% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 51 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 38,356 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 91%
Graduation Rate
: 93% (Top 50% in TX)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 38% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 42% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 46% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
