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MESQUITE ISD

Texas · Public School District
50
Schools
38,356
Students
$14,391
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
83.1%
Free Lunch Rate
+31pp vs nat'l
92.4%
Graduation Rate
+5.9pp vs nat'l
District Overview

MESQUITE ISD is a public school district in Texas serving 38,356 students across 50 schools. It includes 33 elementary, 10 middle, 6 high schools. Its graduation rate of 92.4% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $14,391 is near the national average for a US public school district. 83% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 39/100.

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All Schools (50)
Elementary Schools33 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
ACHZIGER ELPK–05846
AUSTIN ELPK–05321
BEASLEY ELPK–05354
BLACK ELPK–05627
CANNADAY ELPK–05550
DR LINDA HENRIE ELPK–05851
FLORENCE ELPK–05456
FLOYD ELPK–05443
GALLOWAY ELPK–05439
GENTRY ELPK–05637
GRAY ELPK–05429
HANBY ELPK–05756
HODGES ELPK–05552
KIMBALL ELPK–05214
LAWRENCE ELPK–05259
MACKEY ELPK–05692
MCKENZIE ELPK–05396
MCWHORTER ELPK–05516
MOSS ELPK–05354
MOTLEY ELPK–05241
PIRRUNG ELPK–05446
PORTER ELPK–05413
PRICE ELPK–05353
RANGE ELPK–05597
RUGEL ELKG–05331
RUTHERFORD ELPK–05729
SEABOURN ELPK–05660
SHANDS ELPK–05551
SHAW ELPK–05499
SMITH ELPK–05582
THOMPSON ELPK–05608
TISINGER ELPK–05654
TOSCH ELPK–05604
Middle Schools10 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
AGNEW MIDDLE06–081,132
BERRY MIDDLE06–08579
DR DON WOOLLEY MIDDLE06–08916
KIMBROUGH MIDDLE06–081,176
LANNY FRASIER MIDDLE06–081,050
MCDONALD MIDDLE06–08786
NEW MIDDLE06–08731
TERRY MIDDLE06–081,049
VANSTON MIDDLE06–08827
WILKINSON MIDDLE06–08702
High Schools6 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
HORN H S09–123,029
MESQUITE H S09–122,388
NORTH MESQUITE H S09–122,087
PASS LEARNING CTR08–127
POTEET H S09–121,592
WEST MESQUITE H S08–122,172
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
VROONLAND - VANGUARD H S09–111,173
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,391Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
55%
30%
State
54.7%
Local (property tax)
30.4%
Federal
14.9%

Funding is shared between state (55%) and local sources (30%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
50
Schools
38,356
Students
83%
Free Lunch
$14K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate92.4%
Opportunity Score39/100
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
92.4% graduation rate — 5.9 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Range of school options
With 50 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
High economic need in community
83% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in MESQUITE ISD?
MESQUITE ISD has 50 public schools, serving a total of 38,356 students.
What is the graduation rate for MESQUITE ISD?
The graduation rate is 92.4%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does MESQUITE ISD spend per student?
MESQUITE ISD spends $14,391 per pupil — 0% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in MESQUITE ISD?
83% of students in MESQUITE ISD qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in MESQUITE ISD?
No, MESQUITE ISD does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does MESQUITE ISD serve?
MESQUITE ISD serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for MESQUITE ISD?
The median opportunity score across schools in MESQUITE ISD is 39/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.