Serving 800 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Trinity Basin Preparatory - Mesquite ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 800 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Trinity Basin Preparatory - Mesquite ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Trinity Basin Preparatory - Mesquite's student population of 800 students has grown by 292% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 104% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
800 students
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
School Rankings
Trinity Basin Preparatory - Mesquite ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Trinity Basin Preparatory - Mesquite is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5974 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
65%
54%
Black
18%
13%
White
12%
24%
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Trinity Basin Preparatory - Mesquite's ranking?
Trinity Basin Preparatory - Mesquite is ranked #5974 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Trinity Basin Preparatory - Mesquite?
800 students attend Trinity Basin Preparatory - Mesquite.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Trinity Basin Preparatory - Mesquite students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Trinity Basin Preparatory - Mesquite?
Trinity Basin Preparatory - Mesquite has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Trinity Basin Preparatory - Mesquite offer ?
Trinity Basin Preparatory - Mesquite offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Trinity Basin Preparatory - Mesquite part of?
Trinity Basin Preparatory - Mesquite is part of Trinity Basin Preparatory School District.
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