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Motley Elementary

Summary:

Motley Elementary is a public elementary school in Mesquite, Texas, serving 241 students in grades PK-5. As part of the Mesquite Independent School District (ISD), Motley Elementary stands out for its consistently strong academic performance, particularly among diverse student subgroups.

With a student population that is 85% Hispanic, Motley Elementary outperforms the district and state averages on STAAR tests across multiple subjects and grade levels. Its 5th-grade students excel, with 61.54% proficient or better in STAAR Mathematics and 53.85% in STAAR Reading, compared to the district's 45.1% and 46.61%, respectively. The school's English Language Learner (ELL) students also rank in the top 14% of Texas elementary schools. Motley's Hispanic and Economically Disadvantaged students consistently rank in the top 15% and top 10% of Texas elementary schools, respectively, while its Gifted and Talented students rank in the top 1%.

Compared to nearby schools in the Dallas ISD and the Mesquite ISD, such as Larry G. Smith Elementary and Edwin J. Kiest Elementary, Motley Elementary consistently outperforms its peers in academic achievement. With higher per-student spending and a lower student-teacher ratio, the school's focus on equity and inclusion appears to contribute to its success, providing a model for other schools in the region to emulate.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 3719 Moon Dr
       Mesquite, TX  75150-2167

(972) 882-5080

District: Mesquite Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1453rd of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,897 Help


Students who attend Motley Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Vanston Middle
High:    North Mesquite High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.9 Help
Number of students:  241

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
85.1%
White:
7.9%
African American:
4.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  90% Help


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Compare Details Motley Elementary ranks better than 68.9% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 3rd among 33 ranked elementary schools in the Mesquite Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.76. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (85.1%), White (7.9%), African American (4.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 90% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Motley Elementary is 11.9, which is the 3rd best among 33 elementary schools in the Mesquite Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Motley Elementary is $11,897, which is the 2nd highest among 33 elementary schools in the Mesquite Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger Rankings:

Motley Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Mesquite Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Mesquite Independent School District (Isd) 601st of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Motley Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Motley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 58.94 1538th 3465 55.6%
2005 47.09 2159th 3475 37.9%
2006 74.03 773rd 3476 77.8%
2007 72.26 916th 3724 75.4%
2008 64.69 1374th 3768 63.5%
2009 62.61 1575th 3884 59.4%
2010 77.08 647th 3937 83.6%
2011 77.95 611th 4095 85.1%
2012 58.26 1808th 4206 57.0%
2013 65.81 1393rd 4221 67.0%
2014 51.52 2231st 4260 47.6%
2015 55.82 2013th 4320 53.4%
2016 54.35 2092nd 4286 51.2%
2017 47.88 2085th 4329 51.8%
2018 58.28 1571st 4359 64.0%
2019 69.86 1069th 4479 76.1%
2021 76.44 868th 4578 81.0%
2022 74.29 981st 4581 78.6%
2023 72.86 1043rd 4647 77.6%
2024 62.76 1453rd 4675 68.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Motley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.97 878th 3226 72.8%
2019 76.70 407th 3333 87.8%
2021 87.78 181st 3446 94.7%
2022 75.39 499th 3487 85.7%
2023 76.90 479th 3556 86.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Motley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.17 1140th 3558 68.0%
2019 69.83 579th 3684 84.3%
2021 38.63 2151st 3799 43.4%
2022 76.70 464th 3952 88.3%
2023 65.95 839th 4086 79.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Motley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.73 839th 4264 80.3%
2019 79.80 408th 4309 90.5%
2021 85.87 248th 4451 94.4%
2022 83.21 351st 4477 92.2%
2023 80.01 456th 4521 89.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Motley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.64 1557th 4306 63.8%
2019 69.55 1044th 4348 76.0%
2021 70.17 1047th 4499 76.7%
2022 70.86 1061st 4561 76.7%
2023 66.02 1272nd 4588 72.3%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Motley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 79.23 17th 2958 99.4%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Motley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.18 825th 4240 80.5%
2019 85.84 242nd 4295 94.4%
2021 90.44 160th 4331 96.3%
2022 85.51 292nd 4461 93.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Motley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.09 1682nd 4319 61.1%
2019 67.30 1127th 4357 74.1%
2021 79.26 715th 4498 84.1%
2022 73.19 993rd 4563 78.2%
2023 74.17 962nd 4585 79.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Motley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.15 1000th 2483 59.7%
2019 42.06 1465th 2515 41.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Motley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.80 1118th 4168 73.2%
2019 75.19 640th 4188 84.7%
2021 84.47 369th 4329 91.5%
2022 78.11 589th 4376 86.5%
2023 79.35 551st 4401 87.5%
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Rank History for White students at Motley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 63.99 935th 3082 69.7%
2022 80.30 366th 3082 88.1%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Motley Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 267 6 5 54 n/a n/a n/a 0 332
1989 252 8 4 52 2 n/a n/a 0 318
1990 272 9 3 56 2 n/a n/a 0 342
1991 269 2 1 95 4 n/a n/a 0 371
1992 242 4 1 92 2 n/a n/a 0 341
1993 210 6 2 52 2 n/a n/a 0 272
1994 223 10 4 56 3 n/a n/a 0 296
1995 241 16 4 83 5 n/a n/a 0 349
1996 241 16 4 83 5 n/a n/a 0 349
1997 270 16 4 102 5 n/a n/a 0 397
1998 246 18 4 107 5 n/a n/a 0 380
1999 237 18 3 103 3 n/a n/a 0 364
2000 224 26 4 107 2 n/a n/a 0 363
2001 191 24 4 143 3 n/a n/a 0 365
2002 132 31 1 171 6 n/a n/a 0 341
2003 132 31 1 171 6 n/a n/a 0 341
2004 115 32 3 176 5 n/a n/a 0 331
2005 86 39 8 195 4 n/a n/a 0 332
2006 87 54 6 201 4 n/a n/a 0 352
2007 74 62 8 209 1 n/a n/a 0 354
2008 79 66 6 221 1 n/a n/a 0 373
2009 81 62 5 289 1 n/a n/a 0 438
2010 64 45 4 281 4 n/a n/a 0 398
2011 65 37 2 283 4 0 9 0 400
2012 56 37 1 282 3 0 4 0 383
2013 68 64 3 362 3 0 7 0 507
2014 62 67 2 365 3 0 5 0 504
2015 56 67 1 394 2 0 3 0 523
2016 38 53 0 379 2 0 4 0 476
2017 55 48 2 387 2 0 5 0 499
2018 43 41 2 364 2 0 3 0 455
2019 32 32 2 274 1 0 1 0 342
2020 30 19 1 286 2 0 3 0 341
2021 29 8 1 227 1 0 6 0 272
2022 30 16 1 213 1 0 2 0 263
2023 19 10 2 205 2 0 3 0 241

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Motley Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 332 20.0 16.6 n/a
1989 318 n/a n/a n/a
1990 342 21.0 16.2 n/a
1991 371 20.5 18.0 n/a
1992 341 22.0 15.5 25.8
1993 272 20.0 13.6 38.6
1994 296 21.2 14.0 29.1
1995 349 30.3 11.5 34.7
1996 349 30.3 11.5 34.7
1997 397 24.7 16.1 38.5
1998 380 25.2 15.1 32.9
1999 364 24.7 14.7 51.4
2000 363 24.4 14.9 54.3
2001 365 22.4 16.3 55.1
2002 341 22.4 15.2 68.3
2003 341 22.4 15.2 68.3
2004 331 21.2 15.6 74.6
2005 332 21.3 15.6 72.6
2006 352 22.5 15.6 80.1
2007 354 22.5 15.7 79.4
2008 373 26.0 14.3 81.8
2009 438 27.2 16.0 80.1
2010 398 27.1 14.6 80.2
2011 400 29.0 13.7 83.3
2012 383 25.9 14.7 87.2
2013 507 28.9 17.5 80.9
2014 504 28.8 17.4 79
2015 523 31.0 16.8 84.7
2016 476 32.0 14.8 88.4
2017 499 31.4 15.8 84.4
2018 455 29.9 15.2 85.3
2019 342 23.6 14.4 83.6
2020 341 21.4 15.8 83.9
2021 272 21.8 12.4 86
2022 263 21.4 12.2 89.4
2023 241 20.1 11.9 90

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Motley Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 332 20.0 16.6 n/a
1989 318 n/a n/a n/a
1990 342 21.0 16.2 n/a
1991 371 20.5 18.0 n/a
1992 341 22.0 15.5 25.8
1993 272 20.0 13.6 38.6
1994 296 21.2 14.0 29.1
1995 349 30.3 11.5 34.7
1996 349 30.3 11.5 34.7
1997 397 24.7 16.1 38.5
1998 380 25.2 15.1 32.9
1999 364 24.7 14.7 51.4
2000 363 24.4 14.9 54.3
2001 365 22.4 16.3 55.1
2002 341 22.4 15.2 68.3
2003 341 22.4 15.2 68.3
2004 331 21.2 15.6 74.6
2005 332 21.3 15.6 72.6
2006 352 22.5 15.6 80.1
2007 354 22.5 15.7 79.4
2008 373 26.0 14.3 81.8
2009 438 27.2 16.0 80.1
2010 398 27.1 14.6 80.2
2011 400 29.0 13.7 83.3
2012 383 25.9 14.7 87.2
2013 507 28.9 17.5 80.9
2014 504 28.8 17.4 79
2015 523 31.0 16.8 84.7
2016 476 32.0 14.8 88.4
2017 499 31.4 15.8 84.4
2018 455 29.9 15.2 85.3
2019 342 23.6 14.4 83.6
2020 341 21.4 15.8 83.9
2021 272 21.8 12.4 86
2022 263 21.4 12.2 89.4
2023 241 20.1 11.9 90

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Motley Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,079 (10.5%) $9,184 (89.5%) $10,263
2020 $1,019 (10.0%) $9,173 (90.0%) $10,191
2021 $1,172 (9.9%) $10,725 (90.1%) $11,897

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Motley Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 1069th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 1043rd of 4647 Elementary schools
 1.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Motley Elementary)4163
 22%
   3rd Grade Reading (Mesquite Independent School District (Isd))3840
 2%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Motley Elementary)4766
 19%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Mesquite Independent School District (Isd))4438
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Motley Elementary)3617
 19%
   3rd Grade Reading (Mesquite Independent School District (Isd))3520
 15%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3924
 15%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Motley Elementary)5467
 13%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Mesquite Independent School District (Isd))3526
 9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)3126
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Motley Elementary)5633
 23%
   4th Grade Reading (Mesquite Independent School District (Isd))3535
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Motley Elementary)5240
 12%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Mesquite Independent School District (Isd))4242
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Motley Elementary)6369
 6%
   5th Grade Reading (Mesquite Independent School District (Isd))4446
 2%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Motley Elementary)7977
 2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Mesquite Independent School District (Isd))4945
 4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Motley Elementary)6254
 8%
   5th Grade Science (Mesquite Independent School District (Isd))4726
 21%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students342241
 29.5%
African American3210
 68.8%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian22
Hispanic274205
 25.2%
Pacific Islander00
White3219
 40.6%
Two or More Races13
 200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients83.6%90%
 6.4%

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Students who attend Motley Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Vanston Middle
High : North Mesquite High School

Students at Motley Elementary are 85% Hispanic, 8% White, 4% African American, 1% Two or more races.

Motley Elementary ranks 1453rd of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 241 students attended Motley Elementary.


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