Best Public Schools in Zip Code 75150

The 23 schools in zip code 75150 (Mesquite, TX) are primarily part of the Mesquite Independent School District (Isd), serving a predominantly low-income community with an average free/reduced lunch rate of 78.5%, and include 15 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 5 high schools.

The clear standout in the area is Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite, a charter school (grades 5-12) that ranks in the 77th percentile statewide, far outperforming the Mesquite ISD's 27th percentile. It boasts a 100% graduation rate and exceptional test scores, such as 83.61% proficient in English II. Within the Mesquite ISD, several elementary schools are beating the odds despite high poverty. Motley Elementary (73rd percentile) and Austin Elementary (70th percentile) achieve strong results, with Motley posting 81.48% proficiency in 5th Grade Math. In contrast, Premier H S Mesquite is the lowest-performing high school (10th percentile) with a 12.6% dropout rate, while Larry G Smith Elementary, the only school from the Dallas Independent School District (Isd), performs well at the 63rd percentile.

A critical finding is a systemic weakness in 7th Grade Math across all three Mesquite ISD middle schools—Kimbrough Middle (7.29% proficient), McDonald Middle (3.77%), and Vanston Middle (7.75%)—compared to the state average of 29.41%. However, these same schools excel in 8th Grade Algebra I, with McDonald Middle reaching 77.88% proficiency, suggesting top students are accelerated while most are left behind. Additionally, schools like Range Elementary and Lawrence Elementary show concerning three-year declines in state rankings, indicating a need for intervention.