Gentry El
Mesquite, TX · Mesquite ISD
Regular public school · Grades PK-5 · Rural, fringe
2,587th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 41%▼ Declining
1901 TWIN OAKS DR, Mesquite, TX 75181
(972)290-4140NCES ID 483039009574Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 294 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 600 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2003, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 30.0% | 47.2% | ▲ 17.2 pts | |
| Hispanic | 50.1% | 43.0% | ▼ 7.1 pts | |
| White | 15.4% | 5.8% | ▼ 9.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.5% | 3.2% | ▲ 1.7 pts | |
| Asian | 2.5% | 0.7% | ▼ 1.8 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 2003. 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 Gentry El
- #3165Smith ElMesquite ISD · 0.8 mi away3,165th of 4,406
ELA 44% ▼2 · Math 36% ▼8Compare - #2345Rutherford ElMesquite ISD · 1.3 mi away2,345th of 4,406
ELA 52% ▲6 · Math 42% ▼2Compare - #3655Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite ElPioneer Technology & Arts Academy · 1.4 mi away · charter3,655th of 4,406
ELA 42% ▼4 · Math 28% ▼16Compare - #3726Pirrung ElMesquite ISD · 1.7 mi away3,726th of 4,406
ELA 34% ▼12 · Math 34% ▼10Compare - #2946Achziger ElMesquite ISD · 1.7 mi away2,946th of 4,406
ELA 49% ▲3 · Math 35% ▼9Compare - #3415Gray ElMesquite ISD · 1.8 mi away3,415th of 4,406
ELA 40% ▼6 · Math 35% ▼9Compare - #3918Mackey ElMesquite ISD · 1.8 mi away3,918th of 4,406
ELA 35% ▼11 · Math 28% ▼16Compare - #4243Thompson ElMesquite ISD · 1.9 mi away4,243rd of 4,406
ELA 29% ▼17 · Math 21% ▼23Compare
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.