B−
Porter El
PublicElementaryGrades PK–5
517 Via Avenida, Mesquite, TX 75150 · (972) 290-4000 · Part of Mesquite Independent School District
Students
445
Students per teacher
13:1
Free or reduced lunch
81%
Setting
Suburb
Grades
PK–5
What stands out about Porter El
- Reading / language arts 10 pts below the state
- Enrollment up 13.2% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency40%
State average 36.6%
Reading / language arts32%
State average 41.8%
Location
Directions ↗
517 Via Avenida, Mesquite
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K22
Kindergarten64
Grade 166
Grade 281
Grade 359
Grade 488
Grade 565
Enrollment over time
393’20
386’21
413’22
427’23
445’24
Up 13.2% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 69%Black 13%White 13%Asian 3%Two or more races 2%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.