TERRY MIDDLE

2351 EDWARDS CHURCH RD
MESQUITE, TX 75181

www.mesquiteisd.org

780 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Terry Middle School is a public school located in Mesquite, Texas, serving students as part of the Mesquite Independent School District (MISD). Situated on Edwards Church Road, the campus is dedicated to providing a supportive middle school environment that bridges the gap between elementary and high school education. The school focuses on fostering both academic growth and social development, preparing its students for the transition to the district's high school programs.

As a member of the Mesquite ISD community, Terry Middle School adheres to the district’s broader mission of providing high-quality, student-centered instruction. The school typically offers a comprehensive curriculum, including core academic subjects alongside various elective courses such as athletics, fine arts, and technology. By emphasizing student engagement and community involvement, the school aims to cultivate a positive learning atmosphere that encourages academic excellence and personal responsibility among its diverse student population.

780

Total Students

55.1

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

83.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for TERRY MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	40
Hispanic	263
Black	441
Asian	11
Two or More	20
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

Black
441 (56.5%)
Hispanic
263 (33.7%)
White
40 (5.1%)
Two or More
20 (2.6%)
Asian
11 (1.4%)
American Indian
4 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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)882-5650
Website:	http://www.mesquiteisd.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	780
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	55.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	639
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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 6 249

Grade 7 254

Grade 8 277