Pirrung Elementary

Summary:

Pirrung Elementary is a public elementary school in Mesquite, Texas, serving 446 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Mesquite Independent School District, which is ranked 601 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Pirrung Elementary consistently ranks in the bottom quartile of Texas elementary schools, with academic performance significantly below the Mesquite ISD and Texas state averages across all grade levels and subjects. The school's performance is particularly low for African American and economically disadvantaged students, ranking in the bottom 15-20% of Texas schools for these subgroups. However, the school appears to provide more effective support for its English Language Learner (ELL) and special education populations, with these students performing relatively better compared to their peers at the school.

Interestingly, Pirrung Elementary performs significantly worse than most of the other elementary schools in the Mesquite ISD, such as Mackey Elementary, Moss Elementary, Gentry Elementary, and Rutherford Elementary, which generally have higher STAAR proficiency rates and higher overall school rankings, despite serving similar student populations. This suggests that factors beyond just student demographics, such as school leadership, teaching quality, and instructional practices, may be contributing to the performance differences between Pirrung and its neighbors.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1500 Creek Vly
       Mesquite, TX  75181-5922


(972) 882-7170

District: Mesquite Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
3746th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,286 Help


Students who attend Pirrung Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Terry Middle
High:    Horn High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.1 Help
Number of students:  439

Racial breakdown:

African American:
53.8%
Hispanic:
29.4%
White:
8.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  81.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Pirrung Elementary ranks worse than 80.1% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 29th 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 25.04. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (53.8%), Hispanic (29.4%), White (8.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 81.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pirrung Elementary is 15.1. 27 elementary schools in the Mesquite Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pirrung Elementary is $9,286, which is the 14th highest among 33 elementary schools in the Mesquite Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pirrung Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Pirrung Elementary 3746th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Pirrung 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 Pirrung Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Pirrung Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 72.36 842nd 3465 75.7%
2005 73.70 767th 3475 77.9%
2006 71.55 933rd 3476 73.2%
2007 77.06 621st 3724 83.3%
2008 72.58 898th 3768 76.2%
2009 68.30 1215th 3884 68.7%
2010 70.87 1062nd 3937 73.0%
2011 68.72 1270th 4095 69.0%
2012 72.05 1031st 4206 75.5%
2013 67.90 1285th 4221 69.6%
2014 61.31 1681st 4260 60.5%
2015 71.32 1192nd 4320 72.4%
2016 46.09 2493rd 4286 41.8%
2017 30.97 3091st 4329 28.6%
2018 22.94 3638th 4359 16.5%
2019 33.48 3122nd 4479 30.3%
2021 26.95 3381st 4578 26.1%
2022 22.88 3790th 4581 17.3%
2023 18.75 4082nd 4647 12.2%
2024 25.04 3746th 4675 19.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Pirrung Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 33.67 805th 1112 27.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Pirrung Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.83 2472nd 3226 23.4%
2019 35.74 2351st 3333 29.5%
2021 43.26 1851st 3446 46.3%
2022 66.73 818th 3487 76.5%
2023 54.89 1408th 3556 60.4%
2024 74.94 596th 3638 83.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Pirrung Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.29 2970th 3558 16.5%
2019 46.14 1650th 3684 55.2%
2021 31.20 2712th 3799 28.6%
2022 41.77 2149th 3952 45.6%
2023 47.48 1788th 4086 56.2%
2024 56.88 1441st 4261 66.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pirrung Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.82 3455th 4264 19.0%
2019 35.20 3116th 4309 27.7%
2021 31.82 3256th 4451 26.8%
2022 24.84 3795th 4477 15.2%
2023 15.74 4260th 4521 5.8%
2024 22.22 4007th 4560 12.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Pirrung Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.19 3177th 4306 26.2%
2019 30.88 3279th 4348 24.6%
2021 29.93 3195th 4499 29.0%
2022 27.21 3605th 4561 21.0%
2023 13.89 4317th 4588 5.9%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Pirrung Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.65 256th 3106 91.8%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Pirrung Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.26 3485th 4240 17.8%
2019 31.39 3299th 4295 23.2%
2021 32.72 3141st 4331 27.5%
2022 24.41 3828th 4461 14.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Pirrung Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.34 3957th 4319 8.4%
2019 38.07 2787th 4357 36.0%
2021 27.26 3371st 4498 25.1%
2022 23.43 3787th 4563 17.0%
2023 27.64 3557th 4585 22.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Pirrung Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.14 2024th 2483 18.5%
2019 39.14 1584th 2515 37.0%
2021 32.90 1725th 2444 29.4%
2022 29.12 1917th 2421 20.8%
2023 25.77 2031st 2443 16.9%
2024 22.53 2118th 2421 12.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Pirrung Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.74 2867th 4168 31.2%
2019 44.55 2346th 4188 44.0%
2021 37.84 2713th 4329 37.3%
2022 43.83 2525th 4376 42.3%
2023 37.31 2937th 4401 33.3%
2024 45.17 2411th 4431 45.6%
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Rank History for White students at Pirrung Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.57 2503rd 3127 20.0%
2019 46.45 1755th 3142 44.1%
2021 27.76 2447th 3082 20.6%
2022 33.96 2267th 3082 26.4%
2023 24.08 2626th 3106 15.5%
2024 69.73 770th 3078 75.0%
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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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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, January 9, 2019

Open Quote The teachers are fine, The leadership meaning the principal and vice principal are more concerned about trying to control the parents then they are about the kids education they tell you how to fix their hair what to wear and who can and cannot come to the school and if you call to try to get any help from the district superintendent or anybody nobody will help you that's why they do what they want to do I think they are big bullies. And they have no compassion for the underdog. The vice principal is the worst. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Pirrung Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 163 4 4 44 n/a n/a n/a 0 215
1989 216 8 8 37 0 n/a n/a 0 269
1990 318 13 9 51 0 n/a n/a 0 391
1991 454 30 10 65 2 n/a n/a 0 561
1992 527 40 13 75 0 n/a n/a 0 655
1993 670 59 29 50 1 n/a n/a 0 809
1994 748 98 33 57 3 n/a n/a 0 939
1995 465 72 38 59 4 n/a n/a 0 638
1996 465 72 38 59 4 n/a n/a 0 638
1997 508 91 48 68 6 n/a n/a 0 721
1998 573 122 54 61 6 n/a n/a 0 816
1999 389 96 52 44 2 n/a n/a 0 583
2000 373 121 46 41 4 n/a n/a 0 585
2001 389 124 49 48 4 n/a n/a 0 614
2002 408 155 49 90 6 n/a n/a 0 708
2003 408 155 49 90 6 n/a n/a 0 708
2004 372 155 55 100 4 n/a n/a 0 686
2005 358 156 52 102 5 n/a n/a 0 673
2006 346 152 48 123 2 n/a n/a 0 671
2007 268 134 35 101 3 n/a n/a 0 541
2008 259 140 37 118 4 n/a n/a 0 558
2009 238 145 44 132 3 n/a n/a 0 562
2010 228 140 35 133 3 n/a n/a 0 539
2011 174 150 36 143 2 0 13 0 518
2012 155 143 36 139 3 1 14 0 491
2013 140 146 33 145 4 1 10 0 479
2014 148 126 35 159 2 2 9 0 481
2015 131 126 31 169 2 2 12 0 473
2016 107 150 24 156 1 2 19 0 459
2017 93 154 16 157 4 3 14 0 441
2018 93 156 10 156 3 1 15 0 434
2019 79 162 7 166 4 1 18 0 437
2020 62 153 6 140 4 0 19 0 384
2021 65 155 7 152 3 0 16 0 398
2022 52 187 7 139 3 1 14 0 403
2023 46 220 9 138 3 1 29 0 446
2024 39 236 9 129 2 1 23 0 439

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 Pirrung Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 215 13.0 16.5 n/a
1989 269 n/a n/a n/a
1990 391 19.0 20.5 n/a
1991 561 18.6 30.1 n/a
1992 655 32.0 20.4 12.1
1993 809 39.0 20.7 15
1994 939 45.5 20.6 8.8
1995 638 33.0 19.3 5.8
1996 638 33.0 19.3 5.8
1997 721 34.1 21.1 3.9
1998 816 38.4 21.3 4.7
1999 583 30.5 19.1 8.2
2000 585 31.7 18.5 5.3
2001 614 33.3 18.4 5
2002 708 37.9 18.7 9.7
2003 708 37.9 18.7 9.7
2004 686 37.9 18.1 8.3
2005 673 37.7 17.9 14
2006 671 37.4 17.9 16.1
2007 541 32.5 16.6 18.3
2008 558 32.3 17.3 25.8
2009 562 30.8 18.2 32
2010 539 32.0 16.8 34
2011 518 30.3 17.0 43.4
2012 491 30.3 16.1 41.8
2013 479 30.3 15.7 45.3
2014 481 30.3 15.8 46.4
2015 473 31.0 15.2 51.2
2016 459 29.0 15.8 56.9
2017 441 26.0 16.9 61.2
2018 434 27.7 15.6 65.7
2019 437 26.4 16.5 69.8
2020 384 25.3 15.1 70.6
2021 398 26.4 15.0 71.6
2022 403 28.5 14.1 74.2
2023 446 26.5 16.7 78.7
2024 439 29.0 15.1 81.8

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 Pirrung Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 215 13.0 16.5 n/a
1989 269 n/a n/a n/a
1990 391 19.0 20.5 n/a
1991 561 18.6 30.1 n/a
1992 655 32.0 20.4 12.1
1993 809 39.0 20.7 15
1994 939 45.5 20.6 8.8
1995 638 33.0 19.3 5.8
1996 638 33.0 19.3 5.8
1997 721 34.1 21.1 3.9
1998 816 38.4 21.3 4.7
1999 583 30.5 19.1 8.2
2000 585 31.7 18.5 5.3
2001 614 33.3 18.4 5
2002 708 37.9 18.7 9.7
2003 708 37.9 18.7 9.7
2004 686 37.9 18.1 8.3
2005 673 37.7 17.9 14
2006 671 37.4 17.9 16.1
2007 541 32.5 16.6 18.3
2008 558 32.3 17.3 25.8
2009 562 30.8 18.2 32
2010 539 32.0 16.8 34
2011 518 30.3 17.0 43.4
2012 491 30.3 16.1 41.8
2013 479 30.3 15.7 45.3
2014 481 30.3 15.8 46.4
2015 473 31.0 15.2 51.2
2016 459 29.0 15.8 56.9
2017 441 26.0 16.9 61.2
2018 434 27.7 15.6 65.7
2019 437 26.4 16.5 69.8
2020 384 25.3 15.1 70.6
2021 398 26.4 15.0 71.6
2022 403 28.5 14.1 74.2
2023 446 26.5 16.7 78.7
2024 439 29.0 15.1 81.8

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 Pirrung Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,153 (13.0%) $7,726 (87.0%) $8,878
2020 $1,499 (15.4%) $8,222 (84.6%) $9,721
2021 $1,111 (12.0%) $8,175 (88.0%) $9,286

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Pirrung Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 3122nd of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 4082nd of 4647 Elementary schools
 18.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Pirrung Elementary)4338
 5%
   3rd Grade Reading (Mesquite Independent School District (Isd))3840
 2%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Pirrung Elementary)4225
 17%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Mesquite Independent School District (Isd))4438
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Pirrung Elementary)3432
 2%
   4th Grade Reading (Mesquite Independent School District (Isd))3535
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Pirrung Elementary)3228
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Mesquite Independent School District (Isd))4242
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Pirrung Elementary)4539
 6%
   5th Grade Reading (Mesquite Independent School District (Isd))4446
 2%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Pirrung Elementary)3821
 17%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Mesquite Independent School District (Isd))4945
 4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Pirrung Elementary)4111
 30%
   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 Students437446
 2.1%
African American162220
 35.8%
American Indian43
 25%
Asian79
 28.6%
Hispanic166138
 16.9%
Pacific Islander11
White7946
 41.8%
Two or More Races1829
 61.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients69.8%78.7%
 8.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Pirrung Elementary

Pirrung Elementary ranks in the bottom 19.9% of Texas elementary schools.

Students who attend Pirrung Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Terry Middle
High : Horn High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 439 students attended Pirrung Elementary.

Students at Pirrung Elementary are 54% African American, 29% Hispanic, 9% White, 5% Two or more races, 2% Asian.


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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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