Best Public Schools in Zip Code 75150

The 75150 zip code area of Mesquite, Texas is home to 21 schools, including 14 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 4 high schools, all part of the Mesquite Independent School District (ISD) except for two public charter schools, Pioneer Technology (PTAA) Mesquite and Trinity Basin Preparatory Inc. The schools in this area exhibit a wide range of academic performance, with some standout high-performing schools and others struggling to meet state averages.

Pioneer Technology (PTAA) Mesquite, a public charter high school, consistently ranks in the top 20% of Texas high schools with a 96.7% four-year graduation rate and very low dropout rates. Its students perform well above the district and state averages on STAAR end-of-course exams. Other high-performing elementary schools include Lawrence Elementary and Motley Elementary, which have some of the highest proficiency rates on STAAR reading and math tests in the district. In contrast, the two traditional public high schools, North Mesquite High and Poteet High, have slightly lower four-year graduation rates of 91.9%, below the state average.

The data reveals that academic performance varies widely across the schools, with some schools like Austin Elementary and McKenzie Elementary also showing strong results, while others such as Cannaday Elementary, Shands Elementary, and Beasley Elementary struggle to meet state averages. Socioeconomic factors, as indicated by free/reduced lunch rates, appear to play a significant role in these performance differences, though spending per student does not necessarily correlate with academic outcomes.