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Elementary Schools

Porter Elementary

Mesquite ISD · Dallas County · 517 VIA AVENIDA, Mesquite, TX 75150

(972)290-4000

5/10
#2552
Rank 2552 out of 4,678
Top 55%
English Language Arts5/10 · #2783 · 41st percentile
Mathematics5/10 · #2468 · 47th percentile
Science6/10 · #1852 · 54th percentile

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School Overview

Porter Elementary sits in Mesquite, a working-class suburb just east of Dallas where the communities are tight-knit and families tend to put down roots for the long haul. The school lands in the middle of the pack statewide, with science as a relative bright spot, making it a reasonable fit for families who value a grounded, community-focused school environment over a highly competitive academic scene. Mesquite itself offers affordable neighborhoods, easy highway access into Dallas, and a slower pace than the city — a solid landing spot for families looking for suburban stability without straying too far from the metro.

Student Demographics

199 students tested · 2023-24 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
129 (65%)
African American
30 (15%)
White
25 (13%)
Asian
8 (4%)
Other
7 (4%)

Key Indicators

English Learners97 (49%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged158 (79%)
Students with Disabilities45 (23%)

Staff & Teachers(2023-24)

427
Enrollment
32.4
Teachers (FTE)
13.2:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)