Public middle schoolGrades 6–8Mesquite ISD

Terry Middle School

2351 Edwards Church Rd, Mesquite, TX 75181 · (972) 882-5650

C
76 / 1002026 TEA rating
▼ Down 6 points from 2025Down from a B (82) in 2025.
780students
14.1students per teacher
92.5%attendance
6thof 10 Mesquite ISD middle schools
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CCDBACRings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)Private

Rating history

Terry 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 achievementC · 70

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 gapsD · 69

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

How students did on STAAR

Share of Terry 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 level65%
Meets grade level38%
Mesquite ISD middle schools: 39.9%
Masters grade level15%

Students and teachers

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

780students in 2024–25Down 10% from 866 the year before
14.1students per teacher55 full-time teachers
15.9average class sizeEnglish, math, science and social studies
4.3 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$66,757average teacher base pay
83.7%from low-income familiesMesquite ISD middle schools: 80.8%
18.1%English learners
10.4%in gifted & talented
27.6%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
African American 56.5%Hispanic 33.7%White 5.1%Two or More Races 2.6%Asian 1.4%

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 · 1.1 mi CBerry Middle SchoolMesquite ISD · 75 · 1.1 mi DNew Middle SchoolMesquite ISD · 65 · 2.9 mi BAgnew Middle SchoolMesquite ISD · 83 · 3.1 mi AWarren Middle SchoolForney ISD · 90 · 3.4 mi
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Questions about Terry Middle School

What is Terry Middle School’s TEA rating?

Terry Middle School earned a C (76 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had a B (82) in 2025.

What grades does Terry Middle School serve?

Grades 6–8. It’s part of Mesquite ISD, at 2351 Edwards Church Rd in Mesquite.

How many students go to Terry Middle School?

780 students in 2024–25, down 10% from 866 the year before. There are about 14 students for every teacher.

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

Its 2026 score ranks 6th of 10 Mesquite ISD middle schools. 0% of them earned an A in 2026.

Which homes are zoned to Terry 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.