At a glance
Reported students
648
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
42.6
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arizona middle enrollment
69th percentile
Compared with 211 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
617.5
Mesquite Jr High School: 648 reported students.
State peer staffing position
29th percentile
15.2:1 reported; state peer median 18.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 895
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45.4
- Student–teacher ratio
- 19.7:1
What the reported data says about Mesquite Jr High School
Mesquite Jr High School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Gilbert. It is one of 38 current school records connected to Gilbert Unified District (4239). NCES reports 648 students for 2024–25.
Among 211 middle schools in Arizona with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 498 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 69th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.2:1, below the Arizona median of 18.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (42.9%) and White (38.1%). English learners represent 12.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 17.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Mesquite Jr High School
- 1How do the reported 15.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 42.6 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 12.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 17.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1.2
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White38.1%
- Hispanic42.9%
- Black6.3%
- Asian2.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native3.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial6.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Gilbert Unified District (4239)
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
South Valley Jr. High
Middle · Grades 07–08
875 reported students
Desert Ridge Jr. High
Middle · Grades 07–08
925 reported students
Highland Jr High School
Middle · Grades 06–08
961 reported students
Greenfield Junior High School
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,160 reported students
Towne Meadows Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
647 reported students
Finley Farms Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
588 reported students
Public schools near Mesquite Jr High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Valley Jr. High Middle · Gilbert Unified District (4239) | 07–08 | 875 | 2.5 mi |
| Greenfield Junior High School Middle · Gilbert Unified District (4239) | 06–08 | 1,160 | 3.3 mi |
| Willis Junior High School Middle · Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) | 07–08 | 661 | 3.8 mi |
| Taylor Junior High School Middle · Mesa Unified District (4235) | 07–09 | 908 | 4.4 mi |
| Arizona College Prep Middle School Middle · Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) | 06–08 | 907 | 4.6 mi |
| John M Andersen Jr High School Middle · Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) | 06–08 | 772 | 4.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Mesquite Jr High School
What grades does Mesquite Jr High School serve?
Mesquite Jr High School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Gilbert Unified District (4239).
How many students attend Mesquite Jr High School?
Mesquite Jr High School reported 648 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 69th percentile among 211 Arizona middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 895 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Mesquite Jr High School?
The calculated ratio is 15.2:1, based on 648 students and 42.6 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Arizona median for the same school level is 18.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Mesquite Jr High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Mesquite Jr High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Gilbert Unified District (4239) attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Mesquite Jr High School in?
Mesquite Jr High School is part of Gilbert Unified District (4239), based in Gilbert, AZ, which operates 38 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Mesquite Jr High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include South Valley Jr. High (2.5 mi), Greenfield Junior High School (3.3 mi), Willis Junior High School (3.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.