Porter El
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Mesquite, Texas 75150 · Mesquite ISD
#1631 of 4,686 elementary schools in Texas
#23273 of 50,301 nationally
About Porter El
Porter El is a public elementary located in Mesquite, in the Mesquite ISD school district of Texas, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 445 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 52.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1631st of 4,686 ranked elementary schools in Texas. Its strongest component is students per teacher (70th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 445.
There are 49 schools in Mesquite; Porter El ranks 4th of 47 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)57%
- Reading proficiency (30%)50%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)80.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.1
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 Porter El by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 80.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 50%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 57%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Porter El
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Beasley El
Mesquite · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
319 students · 1.3 km away
Kimbrough Middle
Mesquite · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,115 students · 1.4 km away
Education Center International Academy 1
Sunnyvale · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
131 students · 1.6 km away
Kimball El
Mesquite · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
208 students · 2.0 km away
Poteet H S
Mesquite · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,523 students · 2.3 km away
Austin El
Mesquite · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
306 students · 2.4 km away
Classical Center at Vial El
Garland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
572 students · 2.5 km away
Toler El
Garland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
425 students · 2.7 km away
Price El
Garland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
299 students · 2.9 km away
Cannaday El
Mesquite · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
616 students · 2.9 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Texas with a comparable Enrollment.
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445 students
Young El
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445 students
Carter Park El
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445 students
David Daniels El Academy of Science & Math
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Elodia R Chapa El
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Frequently asked questions
Is Porter El a good school?
Porter El has a Success Index (US) of 52.7 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1631 of 4,686 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 Porter El rank in Texas?
Porter El ranks #1631 of 4,686 elementary schools in Texas and #23273 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Porter El?
Porter El had 445 students in 2025.
Is Porter El a elementary school or a high school?
Porter El is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Porter El?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Porter El; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.