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#5688 of 8,552 schools in TX
Achziger EL
Elementary School · Mesquite ISD · Mesquite, TX
A Mesquite ISD elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3300 RIDGERANCH RD, Mesquite, TX 75181
- Math 28% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 39% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Achziger EL score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 48 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 34% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
78.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Achziger EL sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Dallas-Fort Worth map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,483/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mesquite), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$107,266
Median home value
$273,700
Median rent
$1,968/mo
College educated
22.8%
Homeownership
85.6%
Poverty rate
11.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75181; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thompson ELEnrollment path unverified | 3.0 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 600 | Compare → |
| Gentry ELEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–5 | 1.7 mi | 600 | Compare → |
| Cross ELEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK–5 | 1.8 mi | 707 | Compare → |
| Pirrung ELEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | PK–5 | 1.9 mi | 439 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Mesquite ISD
- Schools in district
- 51
- Rank in district
- #35 of 50
- District spending per student
- $12,223NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Achziger EL is listed in MESQUITE ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Achziger EL
Achziger EL is a public elementary school in Mesquite, TX, part of Mesquite ISD, serving approximately 584 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #5,688 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Achziger EL
What grades does Achziger EL serve?
Achziger EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Achziger EL?
Achziger EL has an enrollment of approximately 584 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Achziger EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Achziger EL is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Achziger EL rank in TX?
Achziger EL ranks #5,688 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Achziger EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Achziger EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Achziger EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Achziger EL has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Achziger EL a charter school?
No, Achziger EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Achziger EL a Title I school?
No, Achziger EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Achziger EL?
78.3% of students at Achziger EL qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 584
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Dallas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.8%
- Phone
- (972) 290-4180
- Area population (ZIP 75181)
- 28,018
- Area average commute
- 35.7 min
- Area median age
- 31.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 75181; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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