Mesquite Elementary School

About Mesquite Elementary School

Mesquite Elementary School is a public school located in the heart of Mesquite, Texas. The school serves students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade and is part of the Mesquite Independent School District. The school provides a safe and nurturing learning environment for students, and its staff is committed to helping each student reach their full potential.
Mesquite Elementary School offers a wide range of educational opportunities, including a variety of clubs and extracurricular activities. The school also provides a variety of special education services, including speech therapy, occupational therapy, and physical therapy. The school also offers a variety of academic programs, including a gifted and talented program, foreign language classes, and an accelerated reading program.
Mesquite Elementary School also has a strong focus on community involvement. The school regularly hosts community events, such as a family literacy night and a multicultural fair. The school also partners with local organizations to provide volunteer opportunities for students and their families.
Mesquite Elementary School is a great place for students to learn and grow. The school’s commitment to providing a quality education and a safe learning environment makes it a great choice for families in the Mesquite area.

Address:	129 N Arizola Rd Casa Grande, AZ 85122
Phone:	(520) 836-7787
Site:	cgesd.org
Grades:	Pre-K – 8
Enrollment:	319 students

Overview Mesquite Elementary School

Mesquite Elementary School serves 319 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Mesquite Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Mesquite Elementary School

Mesquite Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Mesquite Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.