Public middle schoolGrades 6–8Mesquite ISD

Kimbrough Middle School

3900 N Galloway Ave, Mesquite, TX 75150 · (972) 882-5900

B
82 / 1002026 TEA rating
● SteadyWithin 1 point of 2025 (B 83).
1,115students
15.1students per teacher
95.3%attendance
2ndof 10 Mesquite ISD middle schools
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CDCCCCBRings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)PrivateWhat’s coming

Rating history

Kimbrough Middle School 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 · 76

How students scored on STAAR tests.

School progressB · 85

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

Closing the gapsC · 74

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

How students did on STAAR

Share of Kimbrough Middle School tests at each level in spring 2025, across all grades and subjects. The dark tick is the Mesquite ISD middle school average.

Approaches grade level72%
Meets grade level47%
Mesquite ISD middle schools: 39.9%
Masters grade level21%

Students and teachers

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

1,115students in 2024–25Down 3% from 1,152 the year before
15.1students per teacher74 full-time teachers
13.3average class sizeEnglish, math, science and social studies
6 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$67,524average teacher base pay
69.3%from low-income familiesMesquite ISD middle schools: 80.8%
28.4%English learners
14.9%in gifted & talented
10%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
Hispanic 53.4%African American 25.9%White 14.9%Two or More Races 3%Asian 2.4%

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 Kimbrough Middle School.

ApprovedTown East Mall Sears site redevelopmentDate TBD · 0.6 mi away OpenBJ's Wholesale Club, MesquiteOpened Nov. 6, 2026 · 0.7 mi away Under constructionI-635/US 80 interchange rebuildExpected 2029 · 1.6 mi away

Nearby schools

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

CMcDonald Middle SchoolMesquite ISD · 79 · 1.8 mi DWilkinson Middle SchoolMesquite ISD · 69 · 1.9 mi CVanston Middle SchoolMesquite ISD · 74 · 1.9 mi CPioneer Technology (PTAA) MesquitePioneer Technology & Arts Academy · 75 · 2.0 mi CO'Banion Middle SchoolGarland ISD · 76 · 2.9 mi CIgnite Community School - MesquiteTexas College Preparatory Academies · 77 · 3.1 mi PAppleseed AcademyPrivate · PK–4 · 0.5 mi PDallas Christian SchoolPrivate · K–12 · 1.1 mi PNew World United Methodist DccPrivate · PK–K · 2.8 mi
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Questions about Kimbrough Middle School

What is Kimbrough Middle School’s TEA rating?

Kimbrough Middle School earned a B (82 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had a B (83) in 2025.

What grades does Kimbrough Middle School serve?

Grades 6–8. It’s part of Mesquite ISD, at 3900 N Galloway Ave in Mesquite.

How many students go to Kimbrough Middle School?

1,115 students in 2024–25, down 3% from 1,152 the year before. There are about 15 students for every teacher.

How does Kimbrough Middle School compare with other Mesquite ISD middle schools?

Its 2026 score ranks 2nd of 10 Mesquite ISD middle schools. 0% of them earned an A in 2026.

Which homes are zoned to Kimbrough Middle School?

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.