Public elementary schoolGrades EE–5Mesquite ISD

Gentry Elementary

1901 Twin Oaks Dr, Mesquite, TX 75181 · (972) 290-4140

C
76 / 1002026 TEA rating
▼ Down 6 points from 2025Down from a B (82) in 2025.
607students
14.4students per teacher
94.8%attendance
12thof 34 Mesquite ISD elementary schools
DCDDFCCRings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)Private

Rating history

Gentry 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 achievementC · 72

How students scored on STAAR tests.

School progressC · 78

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

Closing the gapsC · 70

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

How students did on STAAR

Share of Gentry 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 level41%
Mesquite ISD elementary schools: 40%
Masters grade level16%

Students and teachers

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

607students in 2024–25Up 1% from 600 the year before
14.4students per teacher42 full-time teachers
20.9average class sizeMesquite ISD elementary schools: 19.3
8.6 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$69,149average teacher base pay
79.4%from low-income familiesMesquite ISD elementary schools: 83.7%
26.5%English learners
4.1%in gifted & talented
14.9%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
African American 47.4%Hispanic 43.3%White 4.9%Two or More Races 2.6%Asian 1.5%

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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Nearby schools

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Questions about Gentry Elementary

What is Gentry Elementary’s TEA rating?

Gentry 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 (82) in 2025.

What grades does Gentry Elementary serve?

Grades EE–5. It’s part of Mesquite ISD, at 1901 Twin Oaks Dr in Mesquite.

How many students go to Gentry Elementary?

607 students in 2024–25, up 1% from 600 the year before. There are about 14 students for every teacher.

How does Gentry 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 Gentry 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.