Mcdonald Middle
Mesquite, TX · Mesquite ISD · Grades 6-8
1,066th of 1,701 Texas middle schools statewide · better than 37%▲ Improving
Mcdonald Middle ranking
SchoolRow ranks Mcdonald Middle 1,066th 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 37% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 26th in 2019 to 37th in 2025 — improving.
Mcdonald Middle test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 724 students tested
Mcdonald Middle students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 778 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 59.4% | 69.0% | ▲ 9.6 pts | |
| Black | 23.5% | 18.9% | ▼ 4.6 pts | |
| White | 14.0% | 9.3% | ▼ 4.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.4% | 1.8% | ▲ 0.4 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0 pts | |
| Asian | 0.7% | 0.1% | ▼ 0.6 pts |
Homes near Mcdonald Middle
Typical home value $256K in zip 75150 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Mcdonald Middle
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 4Vanston MiddleMesquite ISD · 1.6 mi away1,138th of 1,701
ELA 40% · Math 41% - 6Kimbrough MiddleMesquite ISD · 1.8 mi away753rd of 1,701
ELA 49% · Math 49% - 3Wilkinson MiddleMesquite ISD · 1.9 mi away1,220th of 1,701
ELA 45% · Math 33% - 6Uplift Luna Prep MiddleUplift Education · 2.1 mi away · charter737th of 1,701
ELA 53% · Math 46% - 2Harold Wendell Lang Sr MiddleDallas ISD · 2.6 mi away1,364th of 1,701
ELA 38% · Math 33% - 2Ann Richards STEAM AcademyDallas ISD · 2.8 mi away1,385th of 1,701
ELA 45% · Math 25% - 5Lanny Frasier MiddleMesquite ISD · 2.9 mi away954th of 1,701
ELA 47% · Math 42% - 4W H Gaston MiddleDallas ISD · 3.4 mi away1,173rd of 1,701
ELA 44% · Math 36%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Mcdonald Middle in?
Mcdonald Middle is part of the Mesquite ISD district in Mesquite, Texas.
Is Mcdonald Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Mcdonald Middle 1,066th of 1,701 Texas middle schools (better than 37% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Mcdonald Middle?
Hispanic 69%, Black 19%, White 9%, Two or more races 2% (778 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Mcdonald Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 75150 is $256K 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.