Gentry El
Mesquite, TX · Mesquite ISD · Grades PK-5
2,587th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 41%▼ Declining
Gentry El ranking
SchoolRow ranks Gentry El 2,587th 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 41% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 64th in 2019 to 41th in 2025 — declining.
Gentry El test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 294 students tested
Gentry El students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 600 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 28.8% | 47.2% | ▲ 18.4 pts | |
| Hispanic | 54.1% | 43.0% | ▼ 11.1 pts | |
| White | 13.3% | 5.8% | ▼ 7.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.0% | 3.2% | ▲ 2.2 pts | |
| Asian | 2.4% | 0.7% | ▼ 1.7 pts |
Homes near Gentry El
Typical home value $321K in zip 75181 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Gentry El
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3Smith ElMesquite ISD · 0.8 mi away3,165th of 4,406
ELA 44% · Math 36% - 5Rutherford ElMesquite ISD · 1.3 mi away2,345th of 4,406
ELA 52% · Math 42% - 2Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite ElPioneer Technology & Arts Academy · 1.4 mi away · charter3,655th of 4,406
ELA 42% · Math 28% - 2Pirrung ElMesquite ISD · 1.7 mi away3,726th of 4,406
ELA 34% · Math 34% - 4Achziger ElMesquite ISD · 1.7 mi away2,946th of 4,406
ELA 49% · Math 35% - 3Gray ElMesquite ISD · 1.8 mi away3,415th of 4,406
ELA 40% · Math 35% - 2Mackey ElMesquite ISD · 1.8 mi away3,918th of 4,406
ELA 35% · Math 28% - 1Thompson ElMesquite ISD · 1.9 mi away4,243rd of 4,406
ELA 29% · Math 21%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Gentry El in?
Gentry El is part of the Mesquite ISD district in Mesquite, Texas.
Is Gentry El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Gentry El 2,587th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 41% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Gentry El?
Black 47%, Hispanic 43%, White 6%, Two or more races 3% (600 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Gentry 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.