Berry Middle
Mesquite, TX · Mesquite ISD
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · Suburb, large
1,137th of 1,701 Texas middle schools statewide · better than 33%▼ Declining
2675 BEAR DR, Mesquite, TX 75181
(972)882-5850NCES ID 483039007579Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Berry Middle 1,137th of 1,701 Texas middle schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 33% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 50th in 2019 to 33th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 565 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 596 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1997, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 26.7% | 49.7% | ▲ 23.0 pts | |
| Hispanic | 39.2% | 36.4% | ▼ 2.8 pts | |
| White | 29.4% | 8.7% | ▼ 20.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.0% | 2.5% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| Asian | 2.0% | 1.3% | ▼ 0.7 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.4% | 1.2% | ▲ 0.8 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1997. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $321K in zip 75181 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Berry Middle
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What school district is Berry Middle in?
Berry Middle is part of the Mesquite ISD district in Mesquite, Texas.
Is Berry Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Berry Middle 1,137th of 1,701 Texas middle schools (better than 33% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Berry Middle?
Black 50%, Hispanic 36%, White 9%, Two or more races 3% (596 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Berry Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 75181 is $321K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.