How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Thompson El | West Mesquite H S |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Mesquite, TX | Mesquite, TX |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | other | other |
| Enrollment | 540 | 1,997 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 13.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 82.7% | 83.1% |
| 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 | Thompson El | West Mesquite H S |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,612 | $11,612 |
| District | Mesquite Isd | Mesquite Isd |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Thompson El | West Mesquite H S |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5.0% | 5.7% |
| African American | 70.7% | 18.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.9% | 74.0% |
| Asian | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 4.4% | 1.0% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Thompson El | West Mesquite H S |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | 18 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 540:1 | 389.3:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 31.5% | - |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 33 | 445 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 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.