Mesquite Junior High School

About Mesquite Junior High School

Mesquite Junior High School is a public school located in Mesquite, Texas. It is part of the Mesquite Independent School District and serves grades 7-8. The school is known for its diverse student body, with students coming from all over the world.
Mesquite Junior High School offers a variety of academic programs, including Advanced Placement courses, dual credit courses, and career and technical education courses. The school also offers extracurricular activities such as athletics, student government, and clubs.
Mesquite Junior High School has a strong commitment to student achievement and provides a safe and supportive learning environment. The school also offers support services such as counseling, tutoring, and mentoring.
Mesquite Junior High School is dedicated to preparing students for success in high school and beyond. The school is committed to providing students with the skills, knowledge, and confidence they need to be successful in college and their future careers.

Address:	130 W Mesquite St Gilbert, AZ 85233
Phone:	(480) 926-1433
Site:	gilbertmesquitejunior.ss11.sharpschool.com
Grades:	6-8
Enrollment:	693 students

Overview Mesquite Junior High School

Mesquite Junior High School serves 693 students in grades 6-8.
Mesquite Junior High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is equal to the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Mesquite Junior High School

Mesquite Junior High School is ranked within the top 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 Junior High School is 0.65, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.