Public elementary schoolGrades PK–5Mesquite ISD

Shaw Elementary

707 Purple Sage Trl, Mesquite, TX 75150 · (972) 882-7060

C
77 / 1002026 TEA rating
▼ Down 4 points from 2025Down from a B (81) in 2025.
483students
13.8students per teacher
95.1%attendance
8thof 34 Mesquite ISD elementary schools
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DCDDCDCRings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)PrivateWhat’s coming

Rating history

Shaw Elementary 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 · 72

How students scored on STAAR tests.

School progressC · 79

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 Shaw 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 level74%
Meets grade level43%
Mesquite ISD elementary schools: 40%
Masters grade level18%

Students and teachers

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

483students in 2024–25Down 6% from 516 the year before
13.8students per teacher35 full-time teachers
20average class sizeMesquite ISD elementary schools: 19.3
5.7 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$65,668average teacher base pay
80.3%from low-income familiesMesquite ISD elementary schools: 83.7%
36%English learners
6%in gifted & talented
12.9%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
Hispanic 59.2%African American 27.3%White 8.3%Two or More Races 2.9%Asian 2.1%

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 Shaw Elementary.

Under constructionSunnyvale ISD 2024 bond projectsPhased, Date TBD · 1.6 mi away ProposedLong Creek Rd data center (denied)Rezoning denied; in limbo · 0.5 mi away ApprovedUS 80 widening through SunnyvaleBids est. Sept 2028 · 1.5 mi away

Nearby schools

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

DBlack ElementaryMesquite ISD · 68 · 1.2 mi CRutherford ElementaryMesquite ISD · 76 · 1.4 mi DTisinger ElementaryMesquite ISD · 63 · 1.8 mi DPioneer Technology (PTAA) Mesquite ElementaryPioneer Technology & Arts Academy · 66 · 2.0 mi CHanby ElementaryMesquite ISD · 77 · 2.0 mi DSmith ElementaryMesquite ISD · 66 · 2.1 mi
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Questions about Shaw Elementary

What is Shaw Elementary’s TEA rating?

Shaw Elementary earned a C (77 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had a B (81) in 2025.

What grades does Shaw Elementary serve?

Grades PK–5. It’s part of Mesquite ISD, at 707 Purple Sage Trl in Mesquite.

How many students go to Shaw Elementary?

483 students in 2024–25, down 6% from 516 the year before. There are about 14 students for every teacher.

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

Its 2026 score ranks 8th of 34 Mesquite ISD elementary schools (tied with 3 others). 0% of them earned an A in 2026.

Which homes are zoned to Shaw 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.