Best Public Schools in Zip Code 75181

The 75181 zip code area in Mesquite, Texas is home to 10 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 2 high schools, all part of the Mesquite Independent School District (ISD). While the district as a whole is ranked 601 out of 968 school districts in Texas and has a 2-star rating, a few standout schools in the area are worth highlighting.

At the top of the list is Vroonland - Vanguard High School, which ranks 365 out of 1,987 Texas high schools and earns a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. This school has the highest test scores across the board, with significantly higher proficiency rates than the district and state averages. Another strong performer is New Middle School, which ranks 1,338 out of 2,361 Texas middle schools and has particularly strong mathematics scores. Berry Middle School also stands out, ranking 1,360 out of 2,361 Texas middle schools and demonstrating relatively strong test scores in mathematics and reading.

However, the data also reveals some challenges faced by the lower-performing schools in the area, such as Thompson Elementary and Pirrung Elementary, which have high percentages of economically disadvantaged students and lower test scores. The disparities in performance suggest that factors beyond just funding and resources may be contributing to these differences, and there may be opportunities for the lower-performing schools to learn from the practices and strategies of the higher-performing schools in the area.