McDonald Middle
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Mesquite, Texas 75150 · Mesquite ISD
#1275 of 1,684 middle schools in Texas
#10902 of 15,369 nationally
About McDonald Middle
McDonald Middle is a public middle located in Mesquite, in the Mesquite ISD school district of Texas, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 787 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 34.8 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of middle schools in United States and 1275th of 1,684 ranked middle schools in Texas. Its strongest component is students per teacher (52th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 787.
There are 49 schools in Mesquite; McDonald Middle ranks 33rd of 47 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)41%
- Reading proficiency (30%)35%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)82.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.6
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 McDonald Middle by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 787
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 82.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 35%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 41%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
Free academic assessment
Is your child on grade level in reading and math?
Success Tutoring offers personalised English and math tutoring from Kindergarten to Grade 12. Start with a free online assessment and a clear plan for the year ahead.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Schools near McDonald Middle
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
McKenzie El
Mesquite · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
406 students · 538 m away
Tosch El
Mesquite · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
625 students · 681 m away
North Mesquite H S
Mesquite · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,099 students · 1.2 km away
Lawrence El
Mesquite · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
284 students · 1.5 km away
Range El
Mesquite · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
587 students · 1.7 km away
Trinity Basin Preparatory - Mesquite
Mesquite · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
800 students · 1.9 km away
Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite
Mesquite · Charter high · Grades 5–12
484 students · 2.0 km away
Motley El
Mesquite · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
244 students · 2.0 km away
Cannaday El
Mesquite · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
616 students · 2.2 km away
Kimball El
Mesquite · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
208 students · 2.2 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in Texas with a comparable Enrollment.
Andrew Jackson Middle
Grand Prairie · Public middle · Grades 6–8
787 students
Eastlake Middle
El Paso · Public middle · Grades 6–8
787 students
Vista Ridge Middle
Fort Worth · Public middle · Grades 6–8
786 students
Alamo J H
Midland · Public middle · Grades 7–8
786 students
Cesar Chavez Middle
Waco · Public middle · Grades 6–8
786 students
Bailey Middle
Austin · Public middle · Grades 6–8
785 students
Frequently asked questions
Is McDonald Middle a good school?
McDonald Middle has a Success Index (US) of 34.8 out of 100 (Lower 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #1275 of 1,684 in Texas. 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 McDonald Middle rank in Texas?
McDonald Middle ranks #1275 of 1,684 middle schools in Texas and #10902 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend McDonald Middle?
McDonald Middle had 787 students in 2025.
Is McDonald Middle a elementary school or a high school?
McDonald Middle is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near McDonald Middle?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of McDonald Middle; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.