Thompson El
Mesquite, TX · Mesquite ISD
Regular public school · Grades PK-5 · Suburb, large
4,243rd of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 4%▼ Declining
2525 HELEN LN, Mesquite, TX 75181
(972)882-7190NCES ID 483039006972Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Thompson El 4,243rd 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 4% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 23th in 2019 to 4th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 255 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 600 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1995, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 44.4% | 68.8% | ▲ 24.4 pts | |
| Hispanic | 25.5% | 19.7% | ▼ 5.8 pts | |
| White | 22.4% | 5.5% | ▼ 16.9 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.2% | 4.8% | ▲ 2.6 pts | |
| Asian | 4.7% | 1.0% | ▼ 3.7 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.8% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.8 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1995. 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 Thompson El
- #3726Pirrung ElMesquite ISD · 0.9 mi away3,726th of 4,406
ELA 34% ▲5 · Math 34% ▲13Compare - #2946Achziger ElMesquite ISD · 1.2 mi away2,946th of 4,406
ELA 49% ▲20 · Math 35% ▲14Compare - #3165Smith ElMesquite ISD · 1.5 mi away3,165th of 4,406
ELA 44% ▲15 · Math 36% ▲15Compare - #2587Gentry ElMesquite ISD · 1.9 mi away2,587th of 4,406
ELA 46% ▲17 · Math 44% ▲23Compare - #2345Rutherford ElMesquite ISD · 2.1 mi away2,345th of 4,406
ELA 52% ▲23 · Math 42% ▲21Compare - #2051Cross ElMesquite ISD · 3 mi away2,051st of 4,406
ELA 54% ▲25 · Math 45% ▲24Compare - #3655Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite ElPioneer Technology & Arts Academy · 3 mi away · charter3,655th of 4,406
ELA 42% ▲13 · Math 28% ▲7Compare - #3918Mackey ElMesquite ISD · 3.2 mi away3,918th of 4,406
ELA 35% ▲6 · Math 28% ▲7Compare
What school district is Thompson El in?
Thompson El is part of the Mesquite ISD district in Mesquite, Texas.
Is Thompson El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Thompson El 4,243rd of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 4% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Thompson El?
Black 69%, Hispanic 20%, White 6%, Two or more races 5% (600 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Thompson 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.