Public elementary schoolGrades EE–5Mesquite ISD

Motley Elementary

3719 Moon Dr, Mesquite, TX 75150 · (972) 882-5080

B
87 / 1002026 TEA rating
▼ Down 5 points from 2025Down from an A (92) in 2025.
244students
11.2students per teacher
97%attendance
2ndof 34 Mesquite ISD elementary schools
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CCBBBDBRings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)PrivateWhat’s coming

Rating history

Motley Elementary has earned an A in 3 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 achievementB · 86

How students scored on STAAR tests.

School progressA · 91

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

Closing the gapsC · 79

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

How students did on STAAR

Share of Motley 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 level86%
Meets grade level55%
Mesquite ISD elementary schools: 40%
Masters grade level25%

Students and teachers

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

244students in 2024–25Up 3% from 237 the year before
11.2students per teacher22 full-time teachers
19.6average class sizeMesquite ISD elementary schools: 19.3
13 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$69,024average teacher base pay
90.6%from low-income familiesMesquite ISD elementary schools: 83.7%
54.1%English learners
4.9%in gifted & talented
3.8%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
Hispanic 84.4%White 6.6%African American 5.7%Asian 2%Two or More Races 0.4%

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 Motley Elementary.

OpenBJ's Wholesale Club, MesquiteOpened Nov. 6, 2026 · 1.8 mi away ApprovedTown East Mall Sears site redevelopmentDate TBD · 1.8 mi away

Nearby schools

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

CLawrence ElementaryMesquite ISD · 75 · 0.4 mi CPioneer Technology (PTAA) MesquitePioneer Technology & Arts Academy · 75 · 0.4 mi BMcKenzie ElementaryMesquite ISD · 81 · 0.9 mi BEdwin J Kiest ElementaryDallas ISD · 83 · 1.0 mi BLarry G Smith ElementaryDallas ISD · 86 · 1.1 mi DTrinity Basin Preparatory - MesquiteTrinity Basin Preparatory · 69 · 1.2 mi PSt. Pius X Catholic SchoolPrivate · PK–8 · 1.2 mi PNew Life Christian AcademyPrivate · PK–12 · 1.4 mi PBishop Lynch High SchoolPrivate · 9–12 · 1.5 mi
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Questions about Motley Elementary

What is Motley Elementary’s TEA rating?

Motley Elementary earned a B (87 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had an A (92) in 2025.

What grades does Motley Elementary serve?

Grades EE–5. It’s part of Mesquite ISD, at 3719 Moon Dr in Mesquite.

How many students go to Motley Elementary?

244 students in 2024–25, up 3% from 237 the year before. There are about 11 students for every teacher.

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

Its 2026 score ranks 2nd of 34 Mesquite ISD elementary schools. 0% of them earned an A in 2026.

Which homes are zoned to Motley 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.