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Mesquite Academy

Public | 9-12 | 219 students

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Posted October 1, 2011

If it weren't for this school I would have never graduated high school. The teachers here are genuine whole hearted people. They are the ones that becomes teachers to touch lives and plenty of them there touched mine. I can't even begin to find the words to say how great they are. I will be forever grateful for them. I was always getting in trouble in the regualr high schools and Mesquite Academy was my only option left in order to work and go to school so I could get graduated. I wish I would have went there before I did, but I graduated because of them.


Posted February 17, 2010

My two Grandchildren attend Mesquite Academy. I volunteer at the school so I see first hand how dedicated the teachers are to the students. We are fortunate to have a school of this quality in Mesquite.


Posted August 27, 2009

My son loves this school - great teachers and small classes make it easy to learn!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 24, 2008

This school is the best kept secret in Mesquite. I am a former student and I'm here to say that if it were not for the great staff and principal (mrs boone), I would never have finished high school and be enrolling in college today. The teachers, except for a couple, will bend over backwards to help students to be successful. I hear there is a long waiting list and if you can't handle all the drama from those other high schools, Mesquite Academy is the best place to be.
—Submitted by a student


Posted June 18, 2003

The staff does a great job at the Mesquite Academy. The students have become very successful and have an increased desire to achieve and be successful!


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 70% in 2011.

9 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
44%

2010

 
 
11%

2009

 
 
9%

2008

 
 
33%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

8 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
80%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 91% in 2011.

26 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
56%

2009

 
 
73%

2008

 
 
77%
Math

The state average for Math was 74% in 2011.

22 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
14%

2010

 
 
21%

2009

 
 
10%

2008

 
 
29%
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2011.

21 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
38%

2010

 
 
24%

2009

 
 
20%

2008

 
 
35%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 93% in 2011.

19 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
56%

2009

 
 
60%

2008

 
 
73%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 95% in 2011.

47 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
68%

2008

 
 
80%
Math

The state average for Math was 90% in 2011.

51 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
47%

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
34%

2008

 
 
41%
Science

The state average for Science was 91% in 2011.

50 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
42%

2008

 
 
48%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 99% in 2011.

51 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
71%

2008

 
 
83%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students44%
Femalen/a
Male60%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White60%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged33%
Special educationn/a
Not special education44%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English44%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant44%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students88%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education88%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English88%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant88%
Gifted/talentedn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

English Language Arts

All Students73%
Female100%
Male59%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic67%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged60%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Special education60%
Not special education76%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English74%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant73%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Math

All Students14%
Female38%
Male0%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic0%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White33%
Economically disadvantaged0%
Not economically disadvantaged21%
Special educationn/a
Not special education15%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English14%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant14%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Science

All Students38%
Female43%
Male36%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic27%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged29%
Not economically disadvantaged43%
Special educationn/a
Not special education42%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English40%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant38%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Social Studies

All Students68%
Female86%
Male58%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic56%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged69%
Special educationn/a
Not special education71%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English67%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant68%
Gifted/talentedn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

English Language Arts

All Students85%
Female92%
Male76%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic86%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Special educationn/a
Not special education88%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English91%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant85%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Math

All Students47%
Female52%
Male42%
Black or African American50%
Asiann/a
Hispanic43%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White62%
Economically disadvantaged42%
Not economically disadvantaged52%
Special education20%
Not special education50%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English52%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant47%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Science

All Students64%
Female58%
Male71%
Black or African American58%
Asiann/a
Hispanic64%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White69%
Economically disadvantaged64%
Not economically disadvantaged64%
Special education40%
Not special education67%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English69%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant64%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Social Studies

All Students88%
Female89%
Male88%
Black or African American85%
Asiann/a
Hispanic87%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged96%
Not economically disadvantaged79%
Special education80%
Not special education89%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English93%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant88%
Gifted/talentedn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

  • In 2010-2011, this school was rated "AEA: Academically Acceptable".
  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "AEA: Academically Acceptable".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was rated "AEA: Academically Acceptable".

About the tests


Texas uses Accountability Ratings to indicate the overall performance of each school and district. The ratings are based on TAKS test results, dropout rates for grades 7 and 8 and school completion rates for grades 9 through 12. Schools and districts rated under standard accountability procedures are designated as Exemplary, Recognized, Academically Acceptable or Academically Unacceptable. Schools and districts rated under alternative education accountability (AEA) procedures are designated as either AEA: Academically Acceptable or AEA: Academically Unacceptable.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 57% 34%
Hispanic 33% 48%
Black 10% 14%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 4%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 15%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 0%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 2%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 26%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 4N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 3%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 29%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 13%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 25%N/A23%
21 or more years 29%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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2704 Motley
Mesquite, TX 75150
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Phone: (972) 882-7570

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