Public middle schoolGrades 6–8Mesquite ISD

New Middle School

3700 S Beltline Rd, Mesquite, TX 75181 · (972) 882-5600

D
65 / 1002026 TEA rating
▼ Down 13 points from 2025Down from a C (78) in 2025.
670students
12.6students per teacher
95.5%attendance
10thof 10 Mesquite ISD middle schools
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This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)Private

Rating history

New 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 achievementD · 64

How students scored on STAAR tests.

School progressC · 72

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

Closing the gapsF · 49

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

How students did on STAAR

Share of New 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 level66%
Meets grade level38%
Mesquite ISD middle schools: 39.9%
Masters grade level15%

Students and teachers

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

670students in 2024–25Down 3% from 689 the year before
12.6students per teacher53 full-time teachers
15.6average class sizeEnglish, math, science and social studies
5.1 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$67,322average teacher base pay
87.3%from low-income familiesMesquite ISD middle schools: 80.8%
51.9%English learners
10.7%in gifted & talented
10.1%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
Hispanic 76.4%African American 15.5%White 5.2%Two or More Races 0.9%Asian 0.1%

Is a home zoned here?

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Nearby schools

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

CDr. Don Woolley Middle SchoolMesquite ISD · 79 · 1.8 mi CBerry Middle SchoolMesquite ISD · 75 · 2.3 mi BSeagoville Middle SchoolDallas ISD · 89 · 2.6 mi BYoung Women's STEAM Academy at Balch Springs MiddlDallas ISD · 87 · 2.6 mi BAgnew Middle SchoolMesquite ISD · 83 · 2.6 mi CTerry Middle SchoolMesquite ISD · 76 · 2.9 mi
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Questions about New Middle School

What is New Middle School’s TEA rating?

New Middle School earned a D (65 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had a C (78) in 2025.

What grades does New Middle School serve?

Grades 6–8. It’s part of Mesquite ISD, at 3700 S Beltline Rd in Mesquite.

How many students go to New Middle School?

670 students in 2024–25, down 3% from 689 the year before. There are about 13 students for every teacher.

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

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

Which homes are zoned to New 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.