Shands El
Mesquite, TX · Mesquite ISD · Grades PK-5
3,218th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 27%▼ Declining
Shands El ranking
SchoolRow ranks Shands El 3,218th 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 27% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 46th in 2019 to 27th in 2025 — declining.
Shands El test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 240 students tested
Shands El students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 554 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 71.4% | 76.9% | ▲ 5.5 pts | |
| Black | 11.4% | 14.4% | ▲ 3.0 pts | |
| White | 14.5% | 5.4% | ▼ 9.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.2% | 1.8% | ▲ 0.6 pts | |
| Asian | 1.0% | 1.1% | ▲ 0.1 pts |
Homes near Shands El
Typical home value $256K in zip 75150 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Shands El
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3Florence ElMesquite ISD · 0.5 mi away3,119th of 4,406
ELA 42% · Math 39% - 7Larry G Smith ElDallas ISD · 1.1 mi away1,749th of 4,406
ELA 56% · Math 49% - 4Price ElMesquite ISD · 1.3 mi away2,709th of 4,406
ELA 53% · Math 35% - 6Lawrence ElMesquite ISD · 1.4 mi away1,946th of 4,406
ELA 56% · Math 45% - 4Charles A Gill ElDallas ISD · 1.4 mi away2,822nd of 4,406
ELA 44% · Math 42% - 4Montclair ElGarland ISD · 1.4 mi away2,760th of 4,406
ELA 48% · Math 39% - 8Motley ElMesquite ISD · 1.4 mi away1,163rd of 4,406
ELA 59% · Math 59% - 4Heather Glen ElGarland ISD · 1.6 mi away2,820th of 4,406
ELA 46% · Math 40%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Shands El in?
Shands El is part of the Mesquite ISD district in Mesquite, Texas.
Is Shands El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Shands El 3,218th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 27% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Shands El?
Hispanic 77%, Black 14%, White 5%, Two or more races 2% (554 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Shands El 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.