Public elementary schoolGrades EE–5Mesquite ISD

Smith Elementary

2300 Mesquite Valley Rd, Mesquite, TX 75149 · (972) 882-7080

D
66 / 1002026 TEA rating
▼ Down 9 points from 2025Down from a C (75) in 2025.
533students
14.1students per teacher
95%attendance
31stof 34 Mesquite ISD elementary schools
Find homes near this school All Mesquite ISD schools
CCFCDDDRings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)PrivateWhat’s coming

Rating history

Smith 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 achievementD · 65

How students scored on STAAR tests.

School progressD · 67

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

Closing the gapsD · 62

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

How students did on STAAR

Share of Smith 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 level66%
Meets grade level37%
Mesquite ISD elementary schools: 40%
Masters grade level16%

Students and teachers

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

533students in 2024–25Down 4% from 553 the year before
14.1students per teacher38 full-time teachers
20.2average class sizeMesquite ISD elementary schools: 19.3
5.4 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$66,504average teacher base pay
72%from low-income familiesMesquite ISD elementary schools: 83.7%
34.5%English learners
5.3%in gifted & talented
14.3%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
Hispanic 53.5%African American 36.2%White 6.2%Two or More Races 3.2%Asian 0.6%

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 Smith Elementary.

ProposedLong Creek Rd data center (denied)Rezoning denied; in limbo · 1.8 mi away

Nearby schools

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

CRutherford ElementaryMesquite ISD · 76 · 0.8 mi CGentry ElementaryMesquite ISD · 76 · 0.8 mi FPirrung ElementaryMesquite ISD · 59 · 1.0 mi CThompson ElementaryMesquite ISD · 77 · 1.5 mi DPioneer Technology (PTAA) Mesquite ElementaryPioneer Technology & Arts Academy · 66 · 1.6 mi DAchziger ElementaryMesquite ISD · 69 · 1.8 mi
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Questions about Smith Elementary

What is Smith Elementary’s TEA rating?

Smith Elementary earned a D (66 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had a C (75) in 2025.

What grades does Smith Elementary serve?

Grades EE–5. It’s part of Mesquite ISD, at 2300 Mesquite Valley Rd in Mesquite.

How many students go to Smith Elementary?

533 students in 2024–25, down 4% from 553 the year before. There are about 14 students for every teacher.

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

Its 2026 score ranks 31st of 34 Mesquite ISD elementary schools. 0% of them earned an A in 2026.

Which homes are zoned to Smith 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.