Dr Don Woolley Middle

Summary:

Dr Don Woolley Middle is a public middle school in Mesquite, Texas, serving 916 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Mesquite Independent School District, which has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Dr Don Woolley Middle faces some challenges common to schools serving economically disadvantaged populations. The student body is predominantly Hispanic (71.94%) and African American (19.54%), and over 80% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Academically, the school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Texas middle schools, with lower STAAR test scores than the district and state averages. However, the school's African American students perform better than the state average, and the school's Algebra I proficiency rates are impressive, ranging from 75% to 88% over the past three years.

Compared to nearby middle schools, Dr Don Woolley Middle generally performs lower on STAAR assessments, with some exceptions. For example, Kimbrough Middle and Lanny Frasier Middle have higher proficiency rates in reading and math. Additionally, the Classical Center at Brandenburg Middle, a public magnet school in the Garland Independent School District, outperforms Dr Don Woolley Middle and the Mesquite ISD on most STAAR assessments, highlighting the potential impact of specialized programs and resources on student achievement.

Detail:

Public 6-8

3200 Blue Sky Rd
Mesquite, TX 75181

(972) 882-7390

District: Mesquite Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1782^nd of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,790

Student/teacher ratio: 17.8

Number of students: 1,050

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

68.4%

African American:

21.3%

White:

7.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 85%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Dr Don Woolley Middle ranks worse than 75.5% of middle schools in Texas. It also ranks last among 10 ranked middle schools in the Mesquite Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.1. (See more...)

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (68.4%), African American (21.3%), White (7.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 85% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dr Don Woolley Middle is 17.8, which is the highest among 10 middle schools in the Mesquite Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)

Compare Dr Don Woolley Middle employs 58.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dr Don Woolley Middle is $7,790. 7 middle schools in the Mesquite Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Dr Don Woolley Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Dr Don Woolley Middle 1782^nd of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Dr Don Woolley Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

Mesquite Independent School District (Isd):

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

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Rank History for Dr Don Woolley Middle

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Rank History for all students at Dr Don Woolley Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	29.06	1612^th	2252	28.4%
2022	29.76	1640^th	2254	27.2%
2023	34.07	1597^th	2330	31.5%
2024	28.10	1782^nd	2361	24.5%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Dr Don Woolley Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	24.49	680^th	813	16.4%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Dr Don Woolley Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	35.02	1069^th	1592	32.9%
2022	29.25	1295^th	1643	21.2%
2023	36.70	1097^th	1720	36.2%
2024	33.05	1233^rd	1760	29.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Dr Don Woolley Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	39.36	945^th	1712	44.8%
2022	35.36	1136^th	1757	35.3%
2023	41.39	965^th	1815	46.8%
2024	49.54	834^th	1881	55.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Dr Don Woolley Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	36.70	1422^nd	2172	34.5%
2022	38.09	1416^th	2220	36.2%
2023	39.14	1409^th	2251	37.4%
2024	32.26	1621^st	2224	27.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Dr Don Woolley Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	35.39	1406^th	2151	34.6%
2022	33.39	1527^th	2221	31.2%
2023	34.70	1528^th	2241	31.8%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Dr Don Woolley Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	49.75	907^th	1501	39.6%
2022	42.92	1041^st	1488	30.0%
2023	56.29	823^rd	1481	44.4%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Dr Don Woolley Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	39.91	1212^th	2118	42.8%
2022	43.26	1143^rd	2182	47.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Dr Don Woolley Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	24.86	1702^nd	2168	21.5%
2022	27.81	1706^th	2228	23.4%
2023	33.61	1533^rd	2245	31.7%

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Rank History for African American students at Dr Don Woolley Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	48.27	516^th	1213	57.5%
2022	47.00	568^th	1251	54.6%
2023	50.85	532^nd	1273	58.2%
2024	50.19	530^th	1271	58.3%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Dr Don Woolley Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	33.62	1399^th	2043	31.5%
2022	34.75	1402^nd	2077	32.5%
2023	39.53	1308^th	2116	38.2%
2024	28.38	1635^th	2108	22.4%

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Rank History for White students at Dr Don Woolley Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	39.33	1085^th	1700	36.2%
2022	37.42	1153^rd	1723	33.1%
2023	39.37	1143^rd	1749	34.6%
2024	34.03	1238^th	1724	28.2%

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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.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Dr Don Woolley Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2021	52	152	4	683	11	1	6	909
2022	52	167	3	655	7	1	11	896
2023	54	179	4	659	6	0	14	916
2024	77	224	6	718	9	2	14	1050

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 Dr Don Woolley Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	909	50.1	18.1	76.5
2022	896	51.4	17.4	78.8
2023	916	51.2	17.8	82.1
2024	1050	58.8	17.8	85

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 Dr Don Woolley Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	909	50.1	18.1	76.5
2022	896	51.4	17.4	78.8
2023	916	51.2	17.8	82.1
2024	1050	58.8	17.8	85

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Dr Don Woolley Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2021	$653 (8.4%)	$7,137 (91.6%)	$7,790

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Schools Near Dr Don Woolley Middle

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2024)	STAAR Reading (2024)			STAAR Mathematics (2024)			STAAR Science (2024)	STAAR Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Science 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Dr Don Woolley Middle	Public	6-8	3200 Blue Sky Rd	Mesquite	75181	Dallas County	Mesquite Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 882-7390	1,050	59	17.8	85.0%	77 (7.3%)	224 (21.3%)	718 (68.4%)	6 (0.6%)	9 (0.9%)	2 (0.2%)	14 (1.3%)	28.1	1782^nd of 2361 public middle schools	24.5%		34.1	1597^th of 2330 public middle schools	31.5%	185	75.3	31.5	28.4	40.8	21.8	1.6	43.9	34.3	20.7	$7,790	$653	$7,137
Kimbrough Middle	Public	6-8	3900 N Galloway Ave	Mesquite	75150	Dallas County	Mesquite Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 882-5900	1,152	73	15.8	75.8%	167 (14.5%)	313 (27.2%)	599 (52.0%)	34 (3.0%)	7 (0.6%)	3 (0.3%)	29 (2.5%)	57	855^th of 2361 public middle schools	63.8%		53.3	980^th of 2330 public middle schools	57.9%	125	91.1	50.7	51.6	54.3	46.0	24.1	53.7	46.1	31.3	$7,488	$649	$6,839
McDonald Middle	Public	6-8	2930 Town E Blvd	Mesquite	75150	Dallas County	Mesquite Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 882-5700	778	54	14.4	87.4%	72 (9.3%)	147 (18.9%)	537 (69.0%)	1 (0.1%)	7 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (1.8%)	28.7	1770^th of 2361 public middle schools	25.0%		37.2	1485^th of 2330 public middle schools	36.3%	285	84.2	33.0	31.1	28.1	41.2	2.9	43.6	31.5	10.3	$7,819	$857	$6,963
Vanston Middle	Public	6-8	3230 Karla Dr	Mesquite	75150	Dallas County	Mesquite Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 882-5801	772	58	13.3	88.9%	62 (8.0%)	89 (11.5%)	600 (77.7%)	7 (0.9%)	5 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	8 (1.0%)	37.9	1469^th of 2361 public middle schools	37.8%		32.2	1655^th of 2330 public middle schools	29.0%	186	73.6	49.2	36.4	41.8	35.8	7.0	51.0	40.3	10.3	$8,531	$901	$7,631
Wilkinson Middle	Public	6-8	2100 Crest Park Dr	Mesquite	75149	Dallas County	Mesquite Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 882-5950	643	51	12.5	91.1%	61 (9.5%)	177 (27.5%)	373 (58.0%)	5 (0.8%)	17 (2.6%)	1 (0.2%)	9 (1.4%)	40.7	1367^th of 2361 public middle schools	42.1%		37.8	1467^th of 2330 public middle schools	37.0%	100	77.5	47.6	41.9	37.1	27.3	11.6	44.1	58.8	18.0	$8,629	$1,139	$7,490
O'Banion Middle	Public	6-8	700 Birchwood Dr	Garland	75043	Dallas County	Garland Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 279-6103	822	62	13.1	89.8%	60 (7.3%)	104 (12.7%)	549 (66.8%)	29 (3.5%)	63 (7.7%)	2 (0.2%)	15 (1.8%)	29.5	1749^th of 2361 public middle schools	25.9%		22.4	1906^th of 2330 public middle schools	18.2%	157	76.7	39.4	38.5	35.9	23.1	13.4	52.7	24.7	10.2	$9,864	$1,332	$8,532
Uplift Luna Secondary School	Public, Charter	6-8	9743 E Rl Thornton Fwy	Dallas	75228	Dallas County	Uplift Education	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(214) 445-3300	484	32	15.0	82.0%	3 (0.6%)	113 (23.3%)	346 (71.5%)	7 (1.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.9%)	26.4	1836^th of 2361 public middle schools	22.2%		34.4	1588^th of 2330 public middle schools	31.8%	248	30.4	42.2	38.8	43.2	36.6		15.2	13.0	19.2	$8,661	$728	$7,933
Harold Wendell Lang Senior Middle	Public	6-8	1678 Chenault	Dallas	75228	Dallas County	Dallas Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 925-2400	745	62	12.0	96.5%	19 (2.6%)	275 (36.9%)	434 (58.3%)	9 (1.2%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (0.8%)	17.7	2080^th of 2361 public middle schools	11.9%		20.9	1959^th of 2330 public middle schools	15.9%	121	31.1	33.1	29.3	34.0	10.7	8.7	26.6	9.9	16.5	$11,117	$1,370	$9,748
Classical Center At Brandenburg Middle	Public, Magnet	6-8	626 Nickens Rd	Garland	75043	Dallas County	Garland Independent School District (Isd)	No	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 926-2630	1,052	64	16.4	66.3%	214 (20.3%)	208 (19.8%)	499 (47.4%)	49 (4.7%)	39 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (4.1%)	63.7	691^st of 2361 public middle schools	70.7%		62.4	728^th of 2330 public middle schools	68.8%	37	96.0	63.5	61.0	67.6	43.7	12.4	47.7	44.7	28.9	$9,014	$886	$8,127
W H Gaston Middle	Public	6-8	9565 Mercer Dr	Dallas	75228	Dallas County	Dallas Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 502-5400	717	51	14.0	93.9%	17 (2.4%)	86 (12.0%)	598 (83.4%)	4 (0.6%)	5 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.0%)	26.9	1822^nd of 2361 public middle schools	22.8%		28.2	1767^th of 2330 public middle schools	24.2%	55	34.6	40.7	40.0	34.5	17.7		30.3	19.9	25.4	$11,591	$1,493	$10,098

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr Don Woolley Middle

How many students attend Dr Don Woolley Middle?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,050 students attended Dr Don Woolley Middle.

What district is Dr Don Woolley Middle in?

Mesquite Independent School District (Isd)

Is Dr Don Woolley Middle a good school?

Dr Don Woolley Middle ranks in the bottom 24.5% of Texas middle schools.

What is the racial makeup of Dr Don Woolley Middle?

Students at Dr Don Woolley Middle are 68% Hispanic, 21% African American, 7% White, 1% Two or more races.

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