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#5369 of 8,552 schools in TX
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Cross EL
Elementary School · Mesquite ISD · Mesquite, TX
A Mesquite ISD elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
6425 PARK VISTA DR, Mesquite, TX 75181
- Math 44% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 42% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cross EL score 43% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
95.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Cross 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 0Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat 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.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Linda Henrie ELEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 856 | Compare → |
| Achziger ELEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–5 | 1.8 mi | 584 | Compare → |
| Mackey ELEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | PK–5 | 2.3 mi | 390 | Compare → |
| Seagoville North ELEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | PK–5 | 2.6 mi | 782 | 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
- #30 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
Cross EL is listed in MESQUITE ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cross EL
Cross EL is a public elementary school in Mesquite, TX, part of Mesquite ISD, serving approximately 707 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #5,369 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (2024 STAAR) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 STAAR).
Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cross EL
What grades does Cross EL serve?
Cross EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Cross EL?
Cross EL has an enrollment of approximately 707 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cross EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Cross EL is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cross EL rank in TX?
Cross EL ranks #5,369 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Cross EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Cross EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Cross EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cross EL has 44% math proficiency (2024 STAAR) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 STAAR).
Is Cross EL a charter school?
No, Cross EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cross EL a Title I school?
No, Cross EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cross EL?
95.5% of students at Cross 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
- 707
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Dallas County
- Phone
- (972) 288-6411
- Area population (ZIP 75181)
- 28,018
- Area average commute
- 35.7 min
- Area median age
- 31.6
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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.
- 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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2024 STAAR; directory SY 2023–24
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