Mesquite Jr High School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Gilbert, Arizona 85233 · Gilbert Unified District (4239)
#88 of 203 middle schools in Arizona
#11514 of 15,369 nationally
About Mesquite Jr High School
Mesquite Jr High School is a public middle located in Gilbert, in the Gilbert Unified District (4239) school district of Arizona, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 648 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 32.0 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of middle schools in United States and 88th of 203 ranked middle schools in Arizona. Its strongest component is students per teacher (45th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (16th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 648.
There are 64 schools in Gilbert; Mesquite Jr High School ranks 59th of 60 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)38%
- Reading proficiency (30%)30%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)15.4
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Mesquite Jr High School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 648
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 15.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 30%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 38%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Mesquite Jr High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Gilbert Elementary School
Gilbert · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
563 students · 361 m away
Burk Elementary School
Gilbert · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
440 students · 1.9 km away
Settlers Point Elementary
Gilbert · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
524 students · 2.1 km away
Kaizen Education Foundation dba Gilbert Arts Academy
Gilbert · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
120 students · 2.1 km away
Mesquite Elementary School
Gilbert · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
584 students · 2.4 km away
Gilbert High School
Gilbert · Public high · Grades 7–12
2,418 students · 2.5 km away
Playa del Rey Elementary School
Gilbert · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
431 students · 2.7 km away
Gilbert Classical Academy 7-12
Gilbert · Public high · Grades 7–12
572 students · 2.8 km away
Islands Elementary School
Gilbert · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
451 students · 2.8 km away
Oak Tree Elementary
Gilbert · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
384 students · 2.9 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in Arizona with a comparable Enrollment.
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648 students
Estrella Middle School College and Career Prep
Phoenix · Public middle · Grades 6–8
650 students
Centennial Middle School
Yuma · Public middle · Grades 6–8
646 students
Greenway Middle School
Phoenix · Public middle · Grades 5–8
646 students
Kingman Middle School
Kingman · Public middle · Grades 6–8
651 students
Fees College Preparatory Middle School
Tempe · Public middle · Grades 6–8
645 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Mesquite Jr High School a good school?
Mesquite Jr High School has a Success Index (US) of 32.0 out of 100 (Lower 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #88 of 203 in Arizona. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Mesquite Jr High School rank in Arizona?
Mesquite Jr High School ranks #88 of 203 middle schools in Arizona and #11514 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Mesquite Jr High School?
Mesquite Jr High School had 648 students in 2025.
Is Mesquite Jr High School a elementary school or a high school?
Mesquite Jr High School is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Mesquite Jr High School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Mesquite Jr High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.