Public elementary schoolGrades PK–5Mesquite ISD

Mackey Elementary

14900 N Spring Ridge Cir, Balch Springs, TX 75180 · (972) 290-4160

D
67 / 1002026 TEA rating
● SteadyWithin 2 points of 2025 (D 65).
478students
14.6students per teacher
95.8%attendance
30thof 34 Mesquite ISD elementary schools
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CCCCDDDRings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)Private

Rating history

Mackey 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 · 62

How students scored on STAAR tests.

School progressD · 67

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 Mackey 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 level57%
Meets grade level28%
Mesquite ISD elementary schools: 40%
Masters grade level9%

Students and teachers

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

478students in 2024–25Up 23% from 390 the year before
14.6students per teacher33 full-time teachers
20.9average class sizeMesquite ISD elementary schools: 19.3
6.4 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$66,679average teacher base pay
81%from low-income familiesMesquite ISD elementary schools: 83.7%
39.3%English learners
2.5%in gifted & talented
9.8%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
Hispanic 55.9%African American 37.4%White 3.1%Two or More Races 2.5%Asian 0.4%

Is a home zoned here?

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Nearby schools

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

CHodges ElementaryMesquite ISD · 72 · 0.6 mi CDr. Linda Henrie ElementaryMesquite ISD · 77 · 1.1 mi CGray ElementaryMesquite ISD · 71 · 1.1 mi CGentry ElementaryMesquite ISD · 76 · 1.8 mi DKleberg ElementaryDallas ISD · 69 · 1.9 mi DAchziger ElementaryMesquite ISD · 69 · 2.3 mi
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Questions about Mackey Elementary

What is Mackey Elementary’s TEA rating?

Mackey Elementary earned a D (67 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had a D (65) in 2025.

What grades does Mackey Elementary serve?

Grades PK–5. It’s part of Mesquite ISD, at 14900 N Spring Ridge Cir in Balch Springs.

How many students go to Mackey Elementary?

478 students in 2024–25, up 23% from 390 the year before. There are about 15 students for every teacher.

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

Its 2026 score ranks 30th of 34 Mesquite ISD elementary schools. 0% of them earned an A in 2026.

Which homes are zoned to Mackey 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.