Mesquite Jr High School

mesquitejunior.gilbertschools.net/

813 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Mesquite Junior High School, located in Gilbert, Arizona, is a prominent member of the Gilbert Public Schools district. Serving students in grades 7 and 8, the school is dedicated to fostering an academic environment that prioritizes student achievement, character development, and preparation for high school. The campus is known for its commitment to a well-rounded education, offering a diverse array of core curriculum subjects alongside various elective opportunities designed to help students explore their personal interests and talents.

Beyond the classroom, Mesquite Junior High emphasizes the importance of community and extracurricular involvement. The school typically provides a range of athletic programs, clubs, and student organizations that encourage teamwork, leadership, and school spirit. By focusing on both rigorous academic standards and social-emotional growth, the school aims to support the developmental needs of young adolescents, ensuring they are well-equipped with the skills necessary for future success in both their secondary education and beyond.

813

Total Students

41.6

Full-Time Teachers

19.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mesquite Jr High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	329
Hispanic	352
Black	47
Asian	13
Two or More	47
American Indian	22
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
352 (43.3 %)
White
329 (40.5 %)
Black
47 (5.8 %)
Two or More
47 (5.8 %)
American Indian
22 (2.7 %)
Asian
13 (1.6 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Gilbert Unified District (4239)
Phone:	(480)926-1433
Website:	http://mesquitejunior.gilbertschools.net/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	813
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 7 405

Grade 8 408