AGNEW MIDDLE

www.mesquiteisd.org

1,070 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Agnew Middle School is a public school located in Mesquite, Texas, and operates as part of the Mesquite Independent School District. Serving students in the surrounding community, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive middle school education designed to prepare students for the academic and social transitions required for high school. Like other schools within the district, Agnew Middle emphasizes student achievement through a structured curriculum and a variety of extracurricular opportunities.

The school is deeply integrated into the Mesquite ISD system, which is known for its commitment to supporting a diverse student population and fostering a collaborative learning environment. By offering a range of programs—which typically include core academic subjects, elective courses, and athletic or fine arts activities—Agnew Middle aims to encourage student development both inside and outside the classroom. For specific details regarding current academic performance, enrollment policies, or extracurricular offerings, families are encouraged to visit the official district website at [www.mesquiteisd.org](http://www.mesquiteisd.org).

1,070

Total Students

73.1

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

78.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for AGNEW MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	148
Hispanic	625
Black	228
Asian	16
Two or More	35
American Indian	16
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
625 (58.4%)
Black
228 (21.3%)
White
148 (13.8%)
Two or More
35 (3.3%)
Asian
16 (1.5%)
American Indian
16 (1.5%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	MESQUITE ISD
Phone:	(972)882-5750
Website:	http://www.mesquiteisd.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,070
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	73.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	827
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 370

Grade 7 328

Grade 8 372

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for AGNEW MIDDLE
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	370
Grade 7	328
Grade 8	372

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for AGNEW MIDDLE
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	520	48.6%
Male	550	51.4%

Middle School 5th - 6th