Public elementary schoolGrades PK–5Mesquite ISD

McKenzie Elementary

3535 Stephens Green, Mesquite, TX 75150 · (972) 882-5140

B
81 / 1002026 TEA rating
● SteadyWithin 2 points of 2025 (B 83).
406students
15students per teacher
94.2%attendance
4thof 34 Mesquite ISD elementary schools
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CBBCDDBRings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)PrivateWhat’s coming

Rating history

McKenzie Elementary has earned an A in 1 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 · 75

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 gapsC · 76

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

How students did on STAAR

Share of McKenzie 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 level75%
Meets grade level48%
Mesquite ISD elementary schools: 40%
Masters grade level18%

Students and teachers

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

406students in 2024–25Down 1% from 412 the year before
15students per teacher27 full-time teachers
21.9average class sizeMesquite ISD elementary schools: 19.3
8.3 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$68,705average teacher base pay
86.5%from low-income familiesMesquite ISD elementary schools: 83.7%
35.2%English learners
2.2%in gifted & talented
21.3%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
Hispanic 67.2%African American 22.9%White 4.4%Two or More Races 3.7%Asian 1%

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 McKenzie Elementary.

ApprovedTown East Mall Sears site redevelopmentDate TBD · 1.3 mi away Under constructionI-635/US 80 interchange rebuildExpected 2029 · 1.4 mi away OpenBJ's Wholesale Club, MesquiteOpened Nov. 6, 2026 · 1.5 mi away

Nearby schools

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

CLawrence ElementaryMesquite ISD · 75 · 0.6 mi BTosch ElementaryMesquite ISD · 80 · 0.8 mi BMotley ElementaryMesquite ISD · 87 · 0.9 mi CPioneer Technology (PTAA) MesquitePioneer Technology & Arts Academy · 75 · 0.9 mi DRange ElementaryMesquite ISD · 69 · 1.0 mi DTrinity Basin Preparatory - MesquiteTrinity Basin Preparatory · 69 · 1.1 mi PAppleseed AcademyPrivate · PK–4 · 1.7 mi PDallas Christian SchoolPrivate · K–12 · 1.9 mi PSt. Pius X Catholic SchoolPrivate · PK–8 · 2.1 mi
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Questions about McKenzie Elementary

What is McKenzie Elementary’s TEA rating?

McKenzie Elementary earned a B (81 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 McKenzie Elementary serve?

Grades PK–5. It’s part of Mesquite ISD, at 3535 Stephens Green in Mesquite.

How many students go to McKenzie Elementary?

406 students in 2024–25, down 1% from 412 the year before. There are about 15 students for every teacher.

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

Its 2026 score ranks 4th of 34 Mesquite ISD elementary schools (tied with 2 others). 0% of them earned an A in 2026.

Which homes are zoned to McKenzie 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.