How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Mesquite ISD | Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Mesquite, Texas | Dallas, Texas |
| Total Enrollment | 38,356 | 2,462 |
| Number of Schools | 50 | 6 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.7:1 | 14.6:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Mesquite ISD | Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,223 | $12,223 |
| Federal Revenue | 14.9% | 10.6% |
| State Revenue | 54.7% | 85.0% |
| Local Revenue | 30.4% | 4.4% |
Mesquite ISD
Federal State Local
Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Mesquite ISD | Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8.1% | 30.9% |
| African American | 25.2% | 21.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 62.4% | 39.6% |
| Asian | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 2.4% | 5.3% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 80.0% | 32.7% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Mesquite ISD | Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 99 | N/A |
| Schools with AP | 6 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 438.6:1 | 418.3:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 19.3% | 17.4% |
School Types
Mesquite ISD
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 48
Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 6
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 4
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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.