Public elementary schoolGrades PK–5Mesquite ISD

Porter Elementary

517 Via Avenida, Mesquite, TX 75150 · (972) 290-4000

C
71 / 1002026 TEA rating
▼ Down 7 points from 2025Still a C, with a lower score than 2025 (78).
445students
12.8students per teacher
96.2%attendance
23rdof 34 Mesquite ISD elementary schools
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CCBABCRings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)PrivateWhat’s coming

Rating history

Porter 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 achievementD · 65

How students scored on STAAR tests.

School progressC · 71

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

Closing the gapsC · 72

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

How students did on STAAR

Share of Porter 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 level71%
Meets grade level44%
Mesquite ISD elementary schools: 40%
Masters grade level17%

Students and teachers

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

445students in 2024–25Up 4% from 427 the year before
12.8students per teacher35 full-time teachers
17.4average class sizeMesquite ISD elementary schools: 19.3
8.6 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$68,671average teacher base pay
80.9%from low-income familiesMesquite ISD elementary schools: 83.7%
53.3%English learners
5.8%in gifted & talented
5.2%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
Hispanic 69%African American 13.5%White 12.8%Asian 2.9%Two or More Races 1.6%

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 Porter Elementary.

OpenBJ's Wholesale Club, MesquiteOpened Nov. 6, 2026 · 1.2 mi away ApprovedTown East Mall Sears site redevelopmentDate TBD · 1.4 mi away AnnouncedI-30 widening, I-635 to Bass Pro Dr.Date TBD · 1.5 mi away

Nearby schools

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

CBeasley ElementaryMesquite ISD · 75 · 0.8 mi –SunnyvaleEducation Center International Academy · 1.1 mi CKimball ElementaryMesquite ISD · 75 · 1.2 mi BAustin ElementaryMesquite ISD · 89 · 1.5 mi AClassical Center at Vial ElementaryGarland ISD · 94 · 1.5 mi BToler ElementaryGarland ISD · 85 · 1.7 mi PAppleseed AcademyPrivate · PK–4 · 0.9 mi PDallas Christian SchoolPrivate · K–12 · 1.2 mi PNew World United Methodist DccPrivate · PK–K · 2.6 mi
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Questions about Porter Elementary

What is Porter Elementary’s TEA rating?

Porter Elementary earned a C (71 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 Porter Elementary serve?

Grades PK–5. It’s part of Mesquite ISD, at 517 Via Avenida in Mesquite.

How many students go to Porter Elementary?

445 students in 2024–25, up 4% from 427 the year before. There are about 13 students for every teacher.

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

Its 2026 score ranks 23rd of 34 Mesquite ISD elementary schools (tied with 1 other). 0% of them earned an A in 2026.

Which homes are zoned to Porter 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.