Summary:
The Mesquite Independent School District (ISD) in Texas is home to 7 high schools serving students in grades 9-12. These schools vary in size, academic performance, and student demographics, but all face challenges in raising achievement and supporting their economically disadvantaged student populations.
The standout school in the district is Vroonland - Vanguard High School, which is the highest-ranked and highest-rated school in the district. It outperforms the district and state on standardized tests, has the lowest dropout rate, and serves a student body with a high percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients. In contrast, the other high schools in the district struggle with low state rankings and ratings, as well as gaps in academic achievement, particularly on STAAR EOC exams. North Mesquite High School and West Mesquite High School stand out with relatively high graduation rates and low dropout rates, suggesting they may have effective practices worth replicating.
Across the Mesquite ISD, the high rates of free/reduced lunch recipients, ranging from 70.92% to 86.51%, indicate that the student population faces significant economic challenges that may impact academic performance. District leaders will need to develop targeted strategies and allocate resources to support these students and raise achievement levels at all schools in the district.
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