Public middle schoolGrades 6–8Mesquite ISD

Vanston Middle School

3230 Karla Dr, Mesquite, TX 75150 · (972) 882-5801

C
74 / 1002026 TEA rating
▼ Down 3 points from 2025Still a C, with a lower score than 2025 (77).
727students
12.1students per teacher
94.2%attendance
8thof 10 Mesquite ISD middle schools
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CCBCBBCRings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)PrivateWhat’s coming

Rating history

Vanston 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 · 63

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

How students did on STAAR

Share of Vanston 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 level37%
Mesquite ISD middle schools: 39.9%
Masters grade level14%

Students and teachers

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

727students in 2024–25Down 6% from 772 the year before
12.1students per teacher60 full-time teachers
11.9average class sizeEnglish, math, science and social studies
6.8 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$67,585average teacher base pay
84.5%from low-income familiesMesquite ISD middle schools: 80.8%
42.8%English learners
14.3%in gifted & talented
17.4%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
Hispanic 75.4%African American 12.9%White 8.7%Asian 1.4%Two or More Races 1.1%

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 Vanston Middle School.

OpenBJ's Wholesale Club, MesquiteOpened Nov. 6, 2026 · 1.3 mi away ApprovedTown East Mall Sears site redevelopmentDate TBD · 1.5 mi away

Nearby schools

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

CPioneer Technology (PTAA) MesquitePioneer Technology & Arts Academy · 75 · 0.5 mi CMcDonald Middle SchoolMesquite ISD · 79 · 1.6 mi BKimbrough Middle SchoolMesquite ISD · 82 · 1.9 mi CO'Banion Middle SchoolGarland ISD · 76 · 2.1 mi BUplift Luna Prep Middle SchoolUplift Education · 89 · 2.5 mi BW H Gaston Middle SchoolDallas ISD · 87 · 2.8 mi PDallas Christian SchoolPrivate · K–12 · 1.2 mi PSt. Pius X Catholic SchoolPrivate · PK–8 · 1.2 mi PNew Life Christian AcademyPrivate · PK–12 · 1.5 mi
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Questions about Vanston Middle School

What is Vanston Middle School’s TEA rating?

Vanston Middle School earned a C (74 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had a C (77) in 2025.

What grades does Vanston Middle School serve?

Grades 6–8. It’s part of Mesquite ISD, at 3230 Karla Dr in Mesquite.

How many students go to Vanston Middle School?

727 students in 2024–25, down 6% from 772 the year before. There are about 12 students for every teacher.

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

Its 2026 score ranks 8th of 10 Mesquite ISD middle schools. 0% of them earned an A in 2026.

Which homes are zoned to Vanston 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.