Smith El
Mesquite, TX · Mesquite ISD
Regular public school · Grades PK-5 · Suburb, large
3,165th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 28%▼ Declining
2300 MESQUITE VALLEY RD, Mesquite, TX 75149
(972)882-7080NCES ID 483039007860Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Smith El 3,165th 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 28% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 45th in 2019 to 28th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 236 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 553 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1998, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 27.9% | 53.9% | ▲ 26.0 pts | |
| Black | 34.3% | 35.8% | ▲ 1.5 pts | |
| White | 28.3% | 7.4% | ▼ 20.9 pts | |
| Two or more races | 5.0% | 2.4% | ▼ 2.6 pts | |
| Asian | 3.8% | 0.2% | ▼ 3.6 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.6% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.6 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1998. 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 Smith El
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ELA 52% ▲8 · Math 42% ▲6Compare - #2587Gentry ElMesquite ISD · 0.8 mi away2,587th of 4,406
ELA 46% ▲2 · Math 44% ▲8Compare - #3726Pirrung ElMesquite ISD · 1 mi away3,726th of 4,406
ELA 34% ▼10 · Math 34% ▼2Compare - #4243Thompson ElMesquite ISD · 1.5 mi away4,243rd of 4,406
ELA 29% ▼15 · Math 21% ▼15Compare - #3655Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite ElPioneer Technology & Arts Academy · 1.5 mi away · charter3,655th of 4,406
ELA 42% ▼2 · Math 28% ▼8Compare - #2532Black ElMesquite ISD · 1.7 mi away2,532nd of 4,406
ELA 47% ▲3 · Math 44% ▲8Compare - #2946Achziger ElMesquite ISD · 1.9 mi away2,946th of 4,406
ELA 49% ▲5 · Math 35% ▼1Compare - #2344Shaw ElMesquite ISD · 2.1 mi away2,344th of 4,406
ELA 51% ▲7 · Math 43% ▲7Compare
What school district is Smith El in?
Smith El is part of the Mesquite ISD district in Mesquite, Texas.
Is Smith El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Smith El 3,165th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 28% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Smith El?
Hispanic 54%, Black 36%, White 7%, Two or more races 2% (553 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Smith 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.