For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public middle schools serving 9,428 students in Mesquite, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Mesquite, TX are Kimbrough Middle School, Berry Middle School and Mcdonald Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mesquite, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Mesquite have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Mesquite, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kimbrough Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3900 N Galloway Ave
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 882-5900
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 882-5900
Gr: 6-8 | 1,152 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #22.
Berry Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2675 Bear Dr
Mesquite, TX 75181
(972) 882-5850
Mesquite, TX 75181
(972) 882-5850
Gr: 6-8 | 596 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #33.
Mcdonald Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2930 Town E Blvd
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 882-5700
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 882-5700
Gr: 6-8 | 778 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #44.
New Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3700 S Beltline Rd
Mesquite, TX 75181
(972) 882-5600
Mesquite, TX 75181
(972) 882-5600
Gr: 6-8 | 689 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #55.
Lanny Frasier Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2250 W Scyene Rd
Mesquite, TX 75149
(972) 288-6411
Mesquite, TX 75149
(972) 288-6411
Gr: 6-8 | 998 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #66.
Agnew Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
729 Wilkinson Dr
Mesquite, TX 75149
(972) 882-5750
Mesquite, TX 75149
(972) 882-5750
Gr: 6-8 | 1,068 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #77.
Vanston Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3230 Karla Dr
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 882-5801
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 882-5801
Gr: 6-8 | 772 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #88.
Wilkinson Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2100 Crest Park Dr
Mesquite, TX 75149
(972) 882-5950
Mesquite, TX 75149
(972) 882-5950
Gr: 6-8 | 643 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #99.
Trinity Basin Preparatory Inc
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2901 E Meadows Blvd
Mesquite, TX 75150
(214) 946-9100
Mesquite, TX 75150
(214) 946-9100
Gr: PK-8 | 816 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1010.
Terry Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2351 Edwards Church Rd
Mesquite, TX 75181
(972) 882-5650
Mesquite, TX 75181
(972) 882-5650
Gr: 6-8 | 866 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1111.
Dr Don Woolley Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3200 Blue Sky Rd
Mesquite, TX 75181
(972) 882-7390
Mesquite, TX 75181
(972) 882-7390
Gr: 6-8 | 1,050 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Mesquite, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Mesquite Academy (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
2704 Motley
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 882-7570
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 882-7570
Gr: 8-12 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
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What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Mesquite, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Mesquite, TX include Kimbrough Middle School, Berry Middle School and Mcdonald Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Mesquite?
11 public middle schools are located in Mesquite.
What is the racial composition of students in Mesquite?
Mesquite public middle schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Mesquite are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Mesquite include: Dr Don Woolley Middle School vs. Berry Middle School, Berry Middle School vs. Dr Don Woolley Middle School
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