Cross El
Mesquite, TX · Mesquite ISD · Grades PK-5
2,051st of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 53%▲ Improving
Cross El ranking
SchoolRow ranks Cross El 2,051st of 4,406 Texas elementary schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 53% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 41th in 2024 to 53th in 2025 — improving.
Cross El test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 309 students tested
Cross El students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 707 students (2023–24, NCES)
| Group | Now |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 70.0% |
| Black | 21.2% |
| White | 5.5% |
| Two or more races | 2.0% |
| Asian | 0.7% |
| American Indian | 0.6% |
Homes near Cross El
Typical home value $321K in zip 75181 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Cross El
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 6Dr Linda Henrie ElMesquite ISD · 1.3 mi away2,052nd of 4,406
ELA 48% · Math 51% - 4Achziger ElMesquite ISD · 1.8 mi away2,946th of 4,406
ELA 49% · Math 35% - 2Mackey ElMesquite ISD · 2.3 mi away3,918th of 4,406
ELA 35% · Math 28% - 1Seagoville North ElDallas ISD · 2.6 mi away4,133rd of 4,406
ELA 30% · Math 25% - 10Central ElDallas ISD · 2.8 mi away385th of 4,406
ELA 76% · Math 71% - 2Kleberg ElDallas ISD · 2.8 mi away3,554th of 4,406
ELA 40% · Math 32% - 2Hodges ElMesquite ISD · 2.9 mi away3,809th of 4,406
ELA 34% · Math 32% - 1Thompson ElMesquite ISD · 3 mi away4,243rd of 4,406
ELA 29% · Math 21%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Cross El in?
Cross El is part of the Mesquite ISD district in Mesquite, Texas.
Is Cross El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Cross El 2,051st of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 53% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Cross El?
Hispanic 70%, Black 21%, White 6%, Two or more races 2% (707 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Cross El 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.