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Mesquite, TX School Ratings and Districts

By Mariela Lovo Ol, REALTOR® · Updated

Mesquite, TX school ratings begin with the district. Mesquite ISD serves most of the city, and a small area is served by Dallas ISD. Here is how assignment works and how to check an address.

Which school districts serve Mesquite?

Mesquite ISD serves most of the city, and Dallas ISD serves a small area. Because part of Mesquite extends into Kaufman County, confirm the district on the appraisal record for any address near the city's edges.

What are the TEA ratings for Mesquite's districts?

The Texas Education Agency published these 2026 A–F overall district ratings. Mesquite ISD: B (80). Dallas ISD: B (85).

These are district-level results only. Campus ratings vary and are posted on TXschools.gov.

How does school assignment work in Mesquite ISD?

Mesquite ISD assigns students by attendance zone. Its online School Locator shows the campus for an address, and the district also offers transfer options and programs you can apply for.

Charter schools are another public option; you apply to them separately, and TEA posts their ratings as well.

Transfer and program applications have their own deadlines, so check the district calendar soon after you pick a home. If you move mid-year, ask the enrollment office which documents it needs to register a new address.

How do you verify the school for a Mesquite address?

Verify school assignment for any address directly with the district, using the School Locator or the enrollment office. Zones can change, so check again before closing.

Newer subdivisions sometimes open ahead of new campuses, so ask the district which school serves a street that is still being built. The same address may also sit in a public improvement district that affects your costs.

Filter the Mesquite homes for sale page by district, compare areas in the Mesquite relocation guide, and see how the district rate affects your bill on the Mesquite property tax page.

Common questions

What school district is Mesquite, TX in?

Mesquite ISD serves most of the city, and a small area is served by Dallas ISD. Use Mesquite ISD's School Locator for an address, and verify school assignment directly with the district.

What is Mesquite ISD's TEA rating?

In the Texas Education Agency's 2026 A–F accountability ratings, Mesquite ISD's overall district rating is B, with a score of 80. Campus ratings differ and are posted on TXschools.gov.

How much is Mesquite ISD's tax rate?

Mesquite ISD's 2025 tax rate is $1.1069 per $100 of taxable value. Like all Texas school districts, it must exempt $140,000 of a homestead's value.

Sources

  1. QuickFacts: Mesquite city, Texas (with Arlington, Garland, Grand Prairie, Duncanville), U.S. Census Bureau (read 2026-09-24)
  2. Property Tax Exemptions, Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts (read 2026-09-24)
  3. Property Tax Protests and Appeals, Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts (read 2026-09-24)
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  14. Attendance Zones, Mesquite Independent School District (read 2026-09-24)
  15. Mesquite ISD home page, Mesquite Independent School District (read 2026-09-24)
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  17. 2025 Ad Valorem Tax Rates for Dallas County (revised November 5, 2025), Dallas Central Appraisal District (read 2026-09-24)
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  23. A–F Accountability, Texas Education Agency (read 2026-09-24)
  24. Health and Safety Code Chapter 757. Pool Yard Enclosures, Texas Legislature (read 2026-09-24)
  25. What to know about deductibles, Texas Department of Insurance (read 2026-09-24)
  26. North Texas Tollway Authority, North Texas Tollway Authority (read 2026-09-24)
  27. 203(k) Rehabilitation Mortgage Insurance Program, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (read 2026-09-24)
  28. HomeStyle Renovation mortgage, Fannie Mae (read 2026-09-24)
  29. Permit Requirements & Information, City of Mesquite Building Inspection (read 2026-09-24)
  30. Swimming Pools Plan Review (handout, revised 06-23-23), City of Mesquite Building Inspection (read 2026-09-24)
  31. Permit Process, City of Mesquite (read 2026-09-24)
  32. Public Improvement Districts (PIDs), City of Mesquite (read 2026-09-24)
  33. Solterra PID, City of Mesquite (read 2026-09-24)

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