Mesquite Independent School District has 51 schools and 40,379 learners. The district’s minority enrollment is 90%. Also, 77.9% of learners are economically disadvantaged.

Learners at Mesquite Independent School District: The learner body at the schools served by Mesquite Independent School District is 58.1% White, 13% Black, 24.6% Asian, 2% Hispanic/Latino, 0.8% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 58.1% Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander. Also, 0.1% of learners are two or more races, and 0% have not specified their race or ethnicity. Also, 49% of learners are female, and 51% of learners are male. At schools in Mesquite Independent School District, 77.9% of learners are able to partake in the federal free and reduced price meal program and 28.8% of learners are English language learners.

Educators at Mesquite Independent School District: Within Mesquite Independent School District, 100.0% of educators are certified, and 85.1% have three or more years of experience. The learner-to-teacher ratio is lower than the state average, at 15:1. The district has 50 full-time counselors on staff.

Test Scores at Mesquite Independent School District: In Mesquite Independent School District, 37% of elementary learners tested at or above the proficient level for reading, and 44% tested at or above that level for math. Also, 33% of middle school learners tested at or above the proficient level for reading, and 43% tested at or above that level for math. And 53% of high school learners tested at or above the proficient level for reading, and 85% tested at or above that level for math.

Finances at Mesquite Independent School District: Mesquite Independent School District spends $12,222 per learner annually. It has a yearly revenue of $442,841,000. The school district spends $5,375.6 million on instruction, $2,666.0 million on support services and $462.7 million on other expenses.