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WILKINSON MIDDLE

PublicRegularGrades 6–8
MESQUITE, Texas · MESQUITE ISD
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students655
Student:Teacher12.6:1
Free/Reduced Lunch92%
Title INo
WILKINSON
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 529
655
Total Enrollment
State avg: 64%
92%+27.2pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
12.6:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
6–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level

Overview

WILKINSON MIDDLE is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in MESQUITE, Texas. The school enrolls 655 students. It is part of the MESQUITE ISD district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Texas state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
12.6:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
92% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictMESQUITE ISD
County48113
CityMESQUITE
ZIP75149
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID483039003423

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment655
White0.5%
Hispanic / Latino61.3%
Black / African American0.7%
Asian29.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native6.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races1.7%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.5%
Hispanic
61.3%
Black
0.7%
Asian
29.5%
Two+
1.7%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %92%
State Avg64%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)