Tosch Elementary

Summary:

Tosch Elementary is a public elementary school in Mesquite, Texas, serving 604 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Mesquite Independent School District, which is ranked 601 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Tosch Elementary has a significantly higher Hispanic student population (65.23%) compared to nearby schools, which range from 40.65% to 78.38% Hispanic students. The school's academic performance, as measured by STAAR test scores, is generally lower than the Mesquite ISD and Texas state averages across most grade levels and subjects. For example, in 2023-2024, the percentage of 3rd-grade students proficient or better in STAAR Reading at Tosch Elementary was 36.62%, compared to 40.57% for Mesquite ISD and 48.85% for Texas. However, Tosch Elementary's Gifted and Talented program has shown strong performance, ranking in the top 106 out of 3,006 Texas elementary schools in this category for the 2020-2021 school year.

When comparing Tosch Elementary to nearby schools in the Mesquite ISD, such as Kimball Elementary, McKenzie Elementary, and Lawrence Elementary, it becomes clear that Tosch Elementary is performing below average in many areas. The school's high percentage of students (over 86%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage, is likely a significant factor contributing to its lower academic performance. By addressing the unique needs of its diverse student population, Tosch Elementary may be able to implement targeted interventions and strategies to boost student achievement across all subgroups.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 2424 Larchmont Dr
       Mesquite, TX  75150-5233


(972) 882-5000

District: Mesquite Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
2852nd of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,745 Help


Students who attend Tosch Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    McDonald Middle
High:    North Mesquite High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.7 Help
Number of students:  622

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
68.0%
African American:
20.7%
White:
7.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  85.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Tosch Elementary ranks worse than 61% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 18th 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 39.33. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (68%), African American (20.7%), White (7.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 85.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Tosch Elementary is 13.7. 18 elementary schools in the Mesquite Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Tosch Elementary is $8,745. 20 elementary schools in the Mesquite Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Tosch Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Tosch Elementary 2852nd of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Tosch Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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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 Tosch Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Tosch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 61.15 1429th 3465 58.8%
2005 70.43 969th 3475 72.1%
2006 66.78 1190th 3476 65.8%
2007 75.63 725th 3724 80.5%
2008 73.56 833rd 3768 77.9%
2009 55.83 1935th 3884 50.2%
2010 61.98 1651st 3937 58.1%
2011 56.02 2066th 4095 49.5%
2012 62.86 1540th 4206 63.4%
2013 57.27 1894th 4221 55.1%
2014 57.52 1905th 4260 55.3%
2015 49.88 2334th 4320 46.0%
2016 35.90 3020th 4286 29.5%
2017 34.54 2868th 4329 33.7%
2018 34.88 2887th 4359 33.8%
2019 35.08 3021st 4479 32.6%
2021 25.99 3444th 4578 24.8%
2022 29.66 3389th 4581 26.0%
2023 34.20 3142nd 4647 32.4%
2024 39.33 2852nd 4675 39.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Tosch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.68 1085th 3226 66.4%
2019 67.36 744th 3333 77.7%
2021 40.87 2014th 3446 41.6%
2022 43.22 2051st 3487 41.2%
2023 44.71 1974th 3556 44.5%
2024 55.47 1369th 3638 62.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Tosch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.40 2964th 3558 16.7%
2019 61.62 873rd 3684 76.3%
2021 31.25 2707th 3799 28.7%
2022 39.26 2325th 3952 41.2%
2023 36.14 2625th 4086 35.8%
2024 39.12 2634th 4261 38.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Tosch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.17 2029th 4264 52.4%
2019 46.80 2288th 4309 46.9%
2021 31.21 3299th 4451 25.9%
2022 40.90 2764th 4477 38.3%
2023 35.95 3168th 4521 29.9%
2024 43.82 2626th 4560 42.4%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Tosch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.64 2762nd 4306 35.9%
2019 27.34 3486th 4348 19.8%
2021 19.83 3892nd 4499 13.5%
2022 30.21 3410th 4561 25.2%
2023 41.80 2683rd 4588 41.5%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Tosch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.68 4th 3106 99.9%
2019 59.35 1549th 3184 51.4%
2021 82.75 106th 3006 96.5%
2022 48.40 1923rd 2958 35.0%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Gifted and Talented Students!

Rank History for At Risk students at Tosch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.03 1751st 4240 58.7%
2019 57.88 1469th 4295 65.8%
2021 43.92 2275th 4331 47.5%
2022 43.32 2565th 4461 42.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Tosch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.66 2939th 4319 32.0%
2019 44.20 2382nd 4357 45.3%
2021 35.16 2843rd 4498 36.8%
2022 31.19 3324th 4563 27.2%
2023 30.47 3376th 4585 26.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Tosch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.02 1784th 2483 28.2%
2019 32.83 1850th 2515 26.4%
2021 34.28 1658th 2444 32.2%
2022 37.92 1543rd 2421 36.3%
2023 46.35 1192nd 2443 51.2%
2024 35.66 1652nd 2421 31.8%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Tosch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.62 1957th 4168 53.0%
2019 53.56 1757th 4188 58.0%
2021 33.49 3015th 4329 30.4%
2022 36.47 3000th 4376 31.4%
2023 40.57 2728th 4401 38.0%
2024 55.56 1723rd 4431 61.1%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Tosch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.21 2634th 3127 15.8%
2019 15.40 2933rd 3142 6.7%
2021 23.27 2621st 3082 15.0%
2022 52.70 1469th 3082 52.3%
2023 27.16 2528th 3106 18.6%
2024 21.23 2686th 3078 12.7%
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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.

Tosch Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Tosch Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 415 22 21 64 n/a n/a n/a 0 522
1989 406 26 10 72 3 n/a n/a 0 517
1990 406 22 10 70 0 n/a n/a 0 508
1991 364 28 12 80 2 n/a n/a 0 486
1992 411 28 6 75 3 n/a n/a 0 523
1993 404 23 8 79 1 n/a n/a 0 515
1994 352 23 6 78 1 n/a n/a 0 460
1995 306 36 4 61 2 n/a n/a 0 409
1996 306 36 4 61 2 n/a n/a 0 409
1997 308 41 5 81 2 n/a n/a 0 437
1998 292 44 7 99 4 n/a n/a 0 446
1999 304 42 6 102 3 n/a n/a 0 457
2000 271 49 6 101 1 n/a n/a 0 428
2001 247 45 6 117 3 n/a n/a 0 418
2002 216 42 5 245 3 n/a n/a 0 511
2003 216 42 5 245 3 n/a n/a 0 511
2004 201 59 6 299 4 n/a n/a 0 569
2005 184 67 11 325 3 n/a n/a 0 590
2006 165 80 8 360 2 n/a n/a 0 615
2007 149 88 2 452 2 n/a n/a 0 693
2008 150 92 5 453 3 n/a n/a 0 703
2009 173 95 9 465 1 n/a n/a 0 743
2010 148 100 8 447 4 n/a n/a 0 707
2011 119 85 5 448 1 0 12 0 670
2012 110 96 4 443 2 4 10 0 669
2013 138 127 4 474 2 4 7 0 756
2014 120 156 1 528 3 6 11 0 825
2015 103 148 0 563 2 7 10 0 833
2016 88 230 0 639 4 0 15 0 976
2017 84 198 0 637 8 0 11 0 938
2018 73 179 0 599 8 0 13 0 872
2019 59 155 0 429 2 0 16 0 661
2020 68 129 0 375 2 1 13 0 588
2021 67 133 1 396 2 1 17 0 617
2022 58 126 3 393 1 2 18 0 601
2023 54 132 5 394 2 1 16 0 604
2024 47 129 5 423 1 1 16 0 622

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 Tosch Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 522 27.0 19.3 n/a
1989 517 n/a n/a n/a
1990 508 25.0 20.3 n/a
1991 486 25.1 19.3 n/a
1992 523 28.5 18.3 21.2
1993 515 28.0 18.4 26
1994 460 27.1 17.0 15.2
1995 409 22.3 18.3 19.1
1996 409 22.3 18.3 19.1
1997 437 22.9 19.1 21.7
1998 446 26.2 17.0 22
1999 457 25.3 18.1 37.9
2000 428 24.2 17.7 34.3
2001 418 24.6 17.0 40.4
2002 511 30.2 16.9 51.7
2003 511 30.2 16.9 51.7
2004 569 35.4 16.1 55
2005 590 38.2 15.4 60.7
2006 615 39.6 15.5 65.9
2007 693 44.5 15.6 71.1
2008 703 41.9 16.8 72.1
2009 743 45.9 16.2 73.5
2010 707 45.1 15.6 74.8
2011 670 45.2 14.8 78.2
2012 669 42.2 15.8 82.2
2013 756 45.9 16.4 81.7
2014 825 50.8 16.2 80.6
2015 833 52.0 16.0 82
2016 976 58.0 16.8 86.2
2017 938 52.9 17.7 86.6
2018 872 51.6 16.8 84.1
2019 661 38.3 17.2 88.8
2020 588 37.7 15.5 86.9
2021 617 41.2 14.9 86.5
2022 601 42.0 14.3 87.4
2023 604 42.0 14.3 86.1
2024 622 45.1 13.7 85.7

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 Tosch Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 522 27.0 19.3 n/a
1989 517 n/a n/a n/a
1990 508 25.0 20.3 n/a
1991 486 25.1 19.3 n/a
1992 523 28.5 18.3 21.2
1993 515 28.0 18.4 26
1994 460 27.1 17.0 15.2
1995 409 22.3 18.3 19.1
1996 409 22.3 18.3 19.1
1997 437 22.9 19.1 21.7
1998 446 26.2 17.0 22
1999 457 25.3 18.1 37.9
2000 428 24.2 17.7 34.3
2001 418 24.6 17.0 40.4
2002 511 30.2 16.9 51.7
2003 511 30.2 16.9 51.7
2004 569 35.4 16.1 55
2005 590 38.2 15.4 60.7
2006 615 39.6 15.5 65.9
2007 693 44.5 15.6 71.1
2008 703 41.9 16.8 72.1
2009 743 45.9 16.2 73.5
2010 707 45.1 15.6 74.8
2011 670 45.2 14.8 78.2
2012 669 42.2 15.8 82.2
2013 756 45.9 16.4 81.7
2014 825 50.8 16.2 80.6
2015 833 52.0 16.0 82
2016 976 58.0 16.8 86.2
2017 938 52.9 17.7 86.6
2018 872 51.6 16.8 84.1
2019 661 38.3 17.2 88.8
2020 588 37.7 15.5 86.9
2021 617 41.2 14.9 86.5
2022 601 42.0 14.3 87.4
2023 604 42.0 14.3 86.1
2024 622 45.1 13.7 85.7

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 Tosch Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $935 (11.7%) $7,085 (88.3%) $8,021
2020 $1,145 (12.5%) $7,995 (87.5%) $9,140
2021 $1,031 (11.8%) $7,714 (88.2%) $8,745

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Tosch Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 3021st of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 3142nd of 4647 Elementary schools
 0.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Tosch Elementary)3633
 3%
   3rd Grade Reading (Mesquite Independent School District (Isd))3840
 2%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Tosch Elementary)4833
 15%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Mesquite Independent School District (Isd))4438
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Tosch Elementary)508
 42%
   3rd Grade Reading (Mesquite Independent School District (Isd))3518
 17%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Tosch Elementary)2525
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Mesquite Independent School District (Isd))3526
 9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)3123
 8%
4th Grade Reading (Tosch Elementary)3135
 4%
   4th Grade Reading (Mesquite Independent School District (Isd))3535
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Tosch Elementary)4247
 5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Mesquite Independent School District (Isd))4242
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Tosch Elementary)2264
 42%
   4th Grade Reading (Mesquite Independent School District (Isd))2622
 4%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)2931
 2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Tosch Elementary)1140
 29%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Mesquite Independent School District (Isd))2923
 6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)2622
 4%
5th Grade Reading (Tosch Elementary)4244
 2%
   5th Grade Reading (Mesquite Independent School District (Isd))4446
 2%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Tosch Elementary)4140
 1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Mesquite Independent School District (Isd))4945
 4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Tosch Elementary)4228
 14%
   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 Students661604
 8.6%
African American155132
 14.8%
American Indian22
Asian05
Hispanic429394
 8.2%
Pacific Islander01
White5954
 8.5%
Two or More Races1616
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients88.8%86.1%
 2.7%


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Students at Tosch Elementary are 68% Hispanic, 21% African American, 8% White, 3% Two or more races.

Tosch Elementary ranks 2852nd of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Tosch Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : McDonald Middle
High : North Mesquite High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 622 students attended Tosch Elementary.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

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