Public elementary schoolGrades EE–5Mesquite ISD

Cross Elementary

6425 Park Vista Dr, Mesquite, TX 75181

C
76 / 1002026 TEA rating
▼ Down 12 points from 2025Down from a B (88) in 2025.
803students
16.3students per teacher
95.1%attendance
12thof 34 Mesquite ISD elementary schools
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CDDCACCRings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)Private

Rating history

Cross Elementary has earned an A in 0 of its 3 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 achievementC · 72

How students scored on STAAR tests.

School progressB · 80

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

Closing the gapsD · 66

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

How students did on STAAR

Share of Cross 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 level76%
Meets grade level49%
Mesquite ISD elementary schools: 40%
Masters grade level18%

Students and teachers

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

803students in 2024–25Up 14% from 707 the year before
16.3students per teacher49 full-time teachers
20.5average class sizeMesquite ISD elementary schools: 19.3
5.3 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$68,105average teacher base pay
81.9%from low-income familiesMesquite ISD elementary schools: 83.7%
44.1%English learners
3.6%in gifted & talented
10.7%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
Hispanic 67.1%African American 25.3%White 4.4%Two or More Races 1.7%Asian 1%

Is a home zoned here?

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Nearby schools

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

CDr. Linda Henrie ElementaryMesquite ISD · 77 · 1.4 mi DAchziger ElementaryMesquite ISD · 69 · 1.9 mi DMackey ElementaryMesquite ISD · 67 · 2.3 mi CSeagoville North ElementaryDallas ISD · 75 · 2.6 mi ACentral ElementaryDallas ISD · 91 · 2.7 mi CHodges ElementaryMesquite ISD · 72 · 2.8 mi
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Questions about Cross Elementary

What is Cross Elementary’s TEA rating?

Cross Elementary earned a C (76 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had a B (88) in 2025.

What grades does Cross Elementary serve?

Grades EE–5. It’s part of Mesquite ISD, at 6425 Park Vista Dr in Mesquite.

How many students go to Cross Elementary?

803 students in 2024–25, up 14% from 707 the year before. There are about 16 students for every teacher.

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

Its 2026 score ranks 12th of 34 Mesquite ISD elementary schools (tied with 4 others). 0% of them earned an A in 2026.

Which homes are zoned to Cross 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.