Vanston Middle
Mesquite, TX · Mesquite ISD
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · Suburb, large
1,138th of 1,701 Texas middle schools statewide · better than 33%▲ Improving
3230 KARLA DR, Mesquite, TX 75150
(972)882-5801NCES ID 483039003421Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Vanston Middle 1,138th 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 33% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 28th in 2019 to 33th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 683 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 772 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 58.2% | 77.7% | ▲ 19.5 pts | |
| Black | 21.0% | 11.5% | ▼ 9.5 pts | |
| White | 16.3% | 8.0% | ▼ 8.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.6% | 1.0% | ▼ 1.6 pts | |
| Asian | 1.1% | 0.9% | ▼ 0.2 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.9% | 0.6% | ▼ 0.3 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 $256K in zip 75150 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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What school district is Vanston Middle in?
Vanston Middle is part of the Mesquite ISD district in Mesquite, Texas.
Is Vanston Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Vanston Middle 1,138th of 1,701 Texas middle schools (better than 33% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Vanston Middle?
Hispanic 78%, Black 12%, White 8%, Two or more races 1% (772 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Vanston 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.