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#3288 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 38% in state

Kimball EL

Elementary School · Mesquite ISD · Mesquite, TX

A Mesquite ISD elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.

4010 CORYELL WAY, Mesquite, TX 75150

  • Math 46% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 48% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.9Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.79 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.2Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency46% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency48% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg+2.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-6.3 pts
Overall Proficiency47% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected+5.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile59th
Resources & Environment9.4Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.8:1
District spending per student$12,223
Chronic Absenteeism8.1%

Students at Kimball EL score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).

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 Proficiency48%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 13 points since 2020, reaching 47% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
95%
ELA
94%
2010
Math
94%
ELA
95%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2015
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2016
Math
87%
ELA
72%
2017
Math
62%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
32%
2022
Math
33%
ELA
62%
2024
Math
46%
ELA
48%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 69% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

77.4%

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 Kimball 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 46Car-Dependent
  • Bike 40Somewhat 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

$65,985

Median home value

$221,000

Median rent

$1,387/mo

College educated

19.9%

Homeownership

52.3%

Poverty rate

11.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75150; 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
Appleseed AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–40.5 mi26Compare →
Beasley ELEnrollment path unverified5.8PK–50.6 mi326Compare →
Cannaday ELEnrollment path unverified6.4PK–51.0 mi552Compare →
Eastridge Christian SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K1.2 mi5Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Mesquite ISD

Schools in district
51
Rank in district
#6 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

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

About Kimball EL

Kimball EL is a public elementary school in Mesquite, TX, part of Mesquite ISD, serving approximately 235 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #3,288 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Kimball EL

What grades does Kimball EL serve?

Kimball EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Kimball EL?

Kimball EL has an enrollment of approximately 235 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Kimball EL?

The student-teacher ratio at Kimball EL is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Kimball EL rank in TX?

Kimball EL ranks #3,288 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Kimball EL's MySchoolScout rating?

Kimball EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Kimball EL?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Kimball EL has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Kimball EL a charter school?

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

Is Kimball EL a Title I school?

No, Kimball EL is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kimball EL?

77.4% of students at Kimball 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
235
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Dallas County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
8.1%
Area population (ZIP 75150)
63,023
Area average commute
31.6 min
Area median age
33.5
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 75150; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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