Summary:
Terry Middle is a public middle school located in Mesquite, Texas, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 1,049 students. 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.
Terry Middle faces several significant challenges. The school has a much higher percentage of African American (46.14%) and Hispanic (43.37%) students compared to the surrounding schools, which tend to have a more diverse racial composition. Additionally, Terry Middle's STAAR test scores are consistently lower than the Mesquite ISD and Texas state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, the percentage of students proficient or better in STAAR Reading for 6th grade at Terry Middle was 37.8%, compared to 43.71% for Mesquite ISD and 54.45% for Texas. The school's statewide ranking and SchoolDigger rating have also declined over the years, from a high of 866 out of 2,080 Texas middle schools and a 3-star rating in 2017-2018 to a ranking of 1,627 out of 2,361 and a 2-star rating in 2023-2024.
Terry Middle's performance is particularly low for certain student subgroups, such as White students, Special Education students, and Low Socioeconomic Status students, with rankings in the bottom quartile of Texas middle schools. The school also has a higher dropout rate compared to the surrounding schools, ranging from 0.1% to 0.6% over the past few years. Additionally, Terry Middle has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 72.06% to 81.98% over the past few years, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. While Terry Middle faces significant challenges, the data also suggests potential areas for improvement, such as targeted interventions for underperforming subgroups and increased resources and support for economically disadvantaged students.
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Detail:
Public 6-8
District:
Mesquite Independent School District (Isd)
SchoolDigger Rank:
1627th of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,015
Students who attend Terry Middle usually attend:
Feeder schools for Terry Middle:
Student/teacher ratio: 15.4
Number of students: 866
Racial breakdown:
African American:
58.7%
Hispanic:
31.3%
White:
5.8%
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Two or more races:
2.7%
Asian:
1.2%
American Indian:
0.3%
Pacific Islander:
0.1%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 85.1%
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