Public elementary schoolGrades EE–5Mesquite ISD

Black Elementary

328 E Newsom St, Mesquite, TX 75149 · (972) 882-7240

D
68 / 1002026 TEA rating
▼ Down 8 points from 2025Down from a C (76) in 2025.
587students
15.1students per teacher
95%attendance
29thof 34 Mesquite ISD elementary schools
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DBCCCCDRings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)PrivateWhat’s coming

Rating history

Black Elementary has earned an A in 0 of its 6 A–F ratings since 2019.

TEA didn’t give A–F ratings in 2020 or 2021 (COVID). Scores are out of 100: 90+ is an A, 80–89 a B, 70–79 a C, 60–69 a D.

What makes up the 2026 grade

Student achievementD · 65

How students scored on STAAR tests.

School progressC · 70

How much students grew from last year, or how they did compared with schools with similar student populations.

Closing the gapsD · 64

How each student group did, including students from low-income families and English learners.

How students did on STAAR

Share of Black Elementary tests at each level in spring 2025, across all grades and subjects. The dark tick is the Mesquite ISD elementary school average.

Approaches grade level69%
Meets grade level40%
Mesquite ISD elementary schools: 40%
Masters grade level12%

Students and teachers

From TEA’s 2024–25 school report card (TAPR).

587students in 2024–25Down 6% from 626 the year before
15.1students per teacher39 full-time teachers
20.1average class sizeMesquite ISD elementary schools: 19.3
7.2 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$66,553average teacher base pay
87.2%from low-income familiesMesquite ISD elementary schools: 83.7%
39.4%English learners
6.6%in gifted & talented
10.9%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
Hispanic 71.6%African American 15.5%White 10.6%Two or More Races 1.2%Asian 0.9%

Is a home zoned here?

Attendance zones change, and many homes near a school are zoned somewhere else. Before you buy or rent, confirm the address with Mesquite ISD (district website).

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What’s coming nearby

From Realust’s What’s Coming tracker, within 2 miles of Black Elementary.

ProposedLong Creek Rd data center (denied)Rezoning denied; in limbo · 1.5 mi away

Nearby schools

Closest elementary schools and private schools, by straight-line distance.

DPioneer Technology (PTAA) Mesquite ElementaryPioneer Technology & Arts Academy · 66 · 0.9 mi BMoss ElementaryMesquite ISD · 81 · 1.1 mi CRutherford ElementaryMesquite ISD · 76 · 1.2 mi CShaw ElementaryMesquite ISD · 77 · 1.2 mi CHanby ElementaryMesquite ISD · 77 · 1.5 mi CIgnite Community School - MesquiteTexas College Preparatory Academies · 77 · 1.8 mi
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Questions about Black Elementary

What is Black Elementary’s TEA rating?

Black Elementary earned a D (68 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had a C (76) in 2025.

What grades does Black Elementary serve?

Grades EE–5. It’s part of Mesquite ISD, at 328 E Newsom St in Mesquite.

How many students go to Black Elementary?

587 students in 2024–25, down 6% from 626 the year before. There are about 15 students for every teacher.

How does Black Elementary compare with other Mesquite ISD elementary schools?

Its 2026 score ranks 29th of 34 Mesquite ISD elementary schools. 0% of them earned an A in 2026.

Which homes are zoned to Black Elementary?

Attendance zones can change from year to year. Use Mesquite ISD’s school locator or call the district to confirm an address before you buy or rent.

Sources: Texas Education Agency 2019–2026 A–F accountability ratings (2026 released August 2026); TEA 2024–25 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR); TEA school directory; Realust What’s Coming tracker. District rankings and averages are Realust calculations from TEA data. Updated November 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.