Public middle schoolGrades 6–8Mesquite ISD

McDonald Middle School

2930 Town E Blvd, Mesquite, TX 75150 · (972) 882-5700

C
79 / 1002026 TEA rating
● SteadyWithin 1 point of 2025 (B 80).
787students
14.4students per teacher
94.4%attendance
4thof 10 Mesquite ISD middle schools
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CCBDBCCRings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)PrivateWhat’s coming

Rating history

McDonald 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 · 73

How students scored on STAAR tests.

School progressB · 83

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

Closing the gapsD · 68

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

How students did on STAAR

Share of McDonald 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 level62%
Meets grade level37%
Mesquite ISD middle schools: 39.9%
Masters grade level14%

Students and teachers

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

787students in 2024–25Up 1% from 778 the year before
14.4students per teacher55 full-time teachers
12.3average class sizeEnglish, math, science and social studies
5.7 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$67,421average teacher base pay
82.2%from low-income familiesMesquite ISD middle schools: 80.8%
41.4%English learners
10.8%in gifted & talented
16.2%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
Hispanic 67.3%African American 19.3%White 9%Two or More Races 2.7%Asian 0.6%

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 McDonald Middle School.

Under constructionI-635/US 80 interchange rebuildExpected 2029 · 1.0 mi away ApprovedTown East Mall Sears site redevelopmentDate TBD · 1.2 mi away OpenBJ's Wholesale Club, MesquiteOpened Nov. 6, 2026 · 1.6 mi away

Nearby schools

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

CPioneer Technology (PTAA) MesquitePioneer Technology & Arts Academy · 75 · 1.2 mi CVanston Middle SchoolMesquite ISD · 74 · 1.6 mi BKimbrough Middle SchoolMesquite ISD · 82 · 1.8 mi DWilkinson Middle SchoolMesquite ISD · 69 · 1.9 mi BUplift Luna Prep Middle SchoolUplift Education · 89 · 2.1 mi CIgnite Community School - MesquiteTexas College Preparatory Academies · 77 · 2.4 mi PAppleseed AcademyPrivate · PK–4 · 1.8 mi PDallas Christian SchoolPrivate · K–12 · 2.0 mi PThe Family Place Child Development CenterPrivate · K–2 · 2.3 mi
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Questions about McDonald Middle School

What is McDonald Middle School’s TEA rating?

McDonald Middle School earned a C (79 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had a B (80) in 2025.

What grades does McDonald Middle School serve?

Grades 6–8. It’s part of Mesquite ISD, at 2930 Town E Blvd in Mesquite.

How many students go to McDonald Middle School?

787 students in 2024–25, up 1% from 778 the year before. There are about 14 students for every teacher.

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

Its 2026 score ranks 4th of 10 Mesquite ISD middle schools (tied with 1 other). 0% of them earned an A in 2026.

Which homes are zoned to McDonald 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.