How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Alief ISD | Mesquite ISD |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Houston, Texas | Mesquite, Texas |
| Total Enrollment | 40,329 | 38,356 |
| Number of Schools | 47 | 50 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.6:1 | 13.7:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Alief ISD | Mesquite ISD |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,388 | $12,223 |
| Federal Revenue | 25.3% | 14.9% |
| State Revenue | 39.8% | 54.7% |
| Local Revenue | 34.8% | 30.4% |
Alief ISD
Federal State Local
Mesquite ISD
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Alief ISD | Mesquite ISD |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3.4% | 8.1% |
| African American | 23.2% | 25.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 63.4% | 62.4% |
| Asian | 9.2% | 1.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 0.2% | 2.4% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 79.5% | 80.0% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Alief ISD | Mesquite ISD |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 61 | 99 |
| Schools with AP | 5 | 6 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 395.7:1 | 438.6:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 22.9% | 19.3% |
School Types
Alief ISD
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 41
Mesquite ISD
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 48
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.