Rutherford El
Mesquite, TX · Mesquite ISD
Regular public school · Grades PK-5 · Suburb, large
2,345th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 47%· Stable
1607 SIERRA DR, Mesquite, TX 75149
(972)290-4060NCES ID 483039003416Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Rutherford El 2,345th 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 47% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 45th in 2019 to 47th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 326 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 748 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 31.8% | 65.5% | ▲ 33.7 pts | |
| Black | 24.5% | 17.6% | ▼ 6.9 pts | |
| White | 37.4% | 11.5% | ▼ 25.9 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.4% | 3.5% | ▲ 1.1 pts | |
| Asian | 2.6% | 1.2% | ▼ 1.4 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. 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 $239K in zip 75149 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 Rutherford El
- #3165Smith ElMesquite ISD · 0.7 mi away3,165th of 4,406
ELA 44% ▼8 · Math 36% ▼6Compare - #2532Black ElMesquite ISD · 1.1 mi away2,532nd of 4,406
ELA 47% ▼5 · Math 44% ▲2Compare - #3655Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite ElPioneer Technology & Arts Academy · 1.2 mi away · charter3,655th of 4,406
ELA 42% ▼10 · Math 28% ▼14Compare - #2587Gentry ElMesquite ISD · 1.3 mi away2,587th of 4,406
ELA 46% ▼6 · Math 44% ▲2Compare - #3726Pirrung ElMesquite ISD · 1.4 mi away3,726th of 4,406
ELA 34% ▼18 · Math 34% ▼8Compare - #2344Shaw ElMesquite ISD · 1.4 mi away2,344th of 4,406
ELA 51% ▼1 · Math 43% ▲1Compare - #3260Moss ElMesquite ISD · 2.1 mi away3,260th of 4,406
ELA 43% ▼9 · Math 35% ▼7Compare - #4243Thompson ElMesquite ISD · 2.1 mi away4,243rd of 4,406
ELA 29% ▼23 · Math 21% ▼21Compare
What school district is Rutherford El in?
Rutherford El is part of the Mesquite ISD district in Mesquite, Texas.
Is Rutherford El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Rutherford El 2,345th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 47% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Rutherford El?
Hispanic 66%, Black 18%, White 12%, Two or more races 4% (748 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Rutherford El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 75149 is $239K 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.