McDonald Middle vs Trinity Basin Preparatory - Mesquite
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McDonald Middle
Mesquite · Public middle · Grades 6–8
787 students
Trinity Basin Preparatory - Mesquite
Mesquite · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
800 students
| Measure | McDonald Middle Mesquite, Texas | Trinity Basin Preparatory - Mesquite Mesquite, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1275 of 1,684 | #3873 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #10902 of 15,369 | #39727 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 787 | 800 |
| Enrollment | 787 | 800 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.2% | 75.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 18.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | – |
| Math proficiency | 41% | – |
| city | Mesquite | Mesquite |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McDonald Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.8 vs 28.2).
- •Trinity Basin Preparatory - Mesquite does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.6% vs 82.2%).
- •McDonald Middle does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 18.2).
- •Trinity Basin Preparatory - Mesquite is the larger school with 800 students compared with 787.
- •McDonald Middle is a public school while Trinity Basin Preparatory - Mesquite is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is McDonald Middle better than Trinity Basin Preparatory - Mesquite?
On the Success Index (US), McDonald Middle ranks higher (34.8 vs 28.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are McDonald Middle and Trinity Basin Preparatory - Mesquite?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Mesquite and Mesquite in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McDonald Middle: 787. Trinity Basin Preparatory - Mesquite: 800. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McDonald Middle and Trinity Basin Preparatory - Mesquite rank in Texas?
McDonald Middle is 1275th of 1,684 and Trinity Basin Preparatory - Mesquite is 3873rd of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).