How do these schools compare?
| Metric | MESQUITE H S | PORTER EL |
|---|---|---|
| Location | MESQUITE, TX | MESQUITE, TX |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | other |
| Enrollment | 2,294 | 445 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 80.6% | 76.3% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | MESQUITE H S | PORTER EL |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,391 | $14,391 |
| District | MESQUITE ISD | MESQUITE ISD |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | MESQUITE H S | PORTER EL |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7.6% | 12.8% |
| African American | 23.8% | 13.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 65.6% | 69.0% |
| Asian | 0.9% | 2.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 1.5% | 1.6% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | MESQUITE H S | PORTER EL |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 19 | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 288.9:1 | 445:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 39.4% | 14.4% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 396 | 3 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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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 Editorial.