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#3650 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 43% in state

Dr Linda Henrie EL

Elementary School · Mesquite ISD · Mesquite, TX

A Mesquite ISD elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.

405 E DAVIS ST, Mesquite, TX 75149

  • Math 46% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 40% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.1Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data9
Annual Change-3.73 pts/yr
Data Period2015–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.0Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency46% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency40% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg+2.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-14.3 pts
Overall Proficiency43% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)35% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected+7.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile56th
Resources & Environment8.0Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.8:1
District spending per student$12,223
Chronic Absenteeism15.2%

Students at Dr Linda Henrie EL score 43% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency46%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency40%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 10-year record (2015–2024), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 43% in 2024.

Show all 9 years
2015
Math
69%
ELA
63%
2016
Math
79%
ELA
74%
2017
Math
52%
ELA
44%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
51%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
51%
2020*
Math
31%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
31%
ELA
32%
2022
Math
30%
ELA
41%
2024
Math
46%
ELA
40%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2015-2024) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2015-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 18 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

92.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Dr Linda Henrie 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 10Car-Dependent
  • Transit 0Minimal Transit
  • Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,483/100K

Powered byWalk Score

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

$70,629

Median home value

$207,500

Median rent

$1,408/mo

College educated

14.6%

Homeownership

66.8%

Poverty rate

13%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75149; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Mackey ELEnrollment path unverified3.4PK–51.1 mi390Compare →
Cross ELEnrollment path unverified5.7PK–51.3 mi707Compare →
Hodges ELEnrollment path unverified3.8PK–51.7 mi551Compare →
Kleberg ELEnrollment path unverified4.4PK–51.8 mi795Compare →

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
#9 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

Dr Linda Henrie EL is listed in MESQUITE ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Dr Linda Henrie EL

Dr Linda Henrie EL is a public elementary school in Mesquite, TX, part of Mesquite ISD, serving approximately 856 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #3,650 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Dr Linda Henrie EL

What grades does Dr Linda Henrie EL serve?

Dr Linda Henrie EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Dr Linda Henrie EL?

Dr Linda Henrie EL has an enrollment of approximately 856 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr Linda Henrie EL?

The student-teacher ratio at Dr Linda Henrie EL is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Dr Linda Henrie EL rank in TX?

Dr Linda Henrie EL ranks #3,650 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Dr Linda Henrie EL's MySchoolScout rating?

Dr Linda Henrie EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Dr Linda Henrie EL?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Dr Linda Henrie EL has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).

Is Dr Linda Henrie EL a charter school?

No, Dr Linda Henrie EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Dr Linda Henrie EL a Title I school?

No, Dr Linda Henrie EL is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dr Linda Henrie EL?

92.6% of students at Dr Linda Henrie 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
856
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
62
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Dallas County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
15.2%
Area population (ZIP 75149)
58,849
Area average commute
32.9 min
Area median age
34.1
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 75149; 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, 2015-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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