BERRY MIDDLE

www.mesquiteisd.org

599 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Berry Middle School is a public middle school located in Mesquite, Texas, and is part of the Mesquite Independent School District (MISD). Serving students in the local community, the school is committed to providing a supportive academic environment that prepares young learners for the transition to high school. As part of a large, diverse school district, Berry Middle School emphasizes both core academic instruction and student growth through a variety of educational resources and extracurricular opportunities.

The school operates with a focus on student achievement and community engagement, aligning its curriculum with the standards set by the Mesquite Independent School District. By fostering a culture of collaboration among students, staff, and families, Berry Middle School strives to create a positive campus environment that encourages academic excellence, character development, and social responsibility. For families seeking specific information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or district initiatives, the school's official website serves as a primary hub for communication and resources.

599

Total Students

43.7

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BERRY MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	51
Hispanic	214
Black	301
Asian	11
Two or More	13
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	1

Black
301 (50.3%)
Hispanic
214 (35.7%)
White
51 (8.5%)
Two or More
13 (2.2%)
Asian
11 (1.8%)
American Indian
8 (1.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (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)882-5850
Website:	http://www.mesquiteisd.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	599
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	441
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 6 189

Grade 7 213

Grade 8 197