VANSTON MIDDLE

www.mesquiteisd.org

827 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Vanston Middle School is a public school serving grades 6–8 as part of the Mesquite Independent School District in Mesquite, Texas. Located at 3230 Karla Drive, the school serves a diverse student population and is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that prepares students for the transition to high school. As part of the Mesquite ISD, Vanston adheres to the district’s focus on academic rigor, character development, and equipping students with the tools necessary for success in a rapidly changing world.

The school offers a comprehensive middle school curriculum that includes core academic subjects, elective courses, and extracurricular activities designed to engage students during their formative adolescent years. Through its official district portal at [mesquiteisd.org](http://www.mesquiteisd.org), the school maintains communication with parents and the community, providing access to resources, academic calendars, and information regarding campus initiatives. Vanston Middle School strives to build a strong community culture that encourages student involvement, athletic participation, and academic achievement.

827

Total Students

61.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for VANSTON MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	68
Hispanic	634
Black	100
Asian	5
Two or More	14
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
634 (76.7 %)
Black
100 (12.1 %)
White
68 (8.2 %)
Two or More
14 (1.7 %)
Asian
5 (0.6 %)
American Indian
5 (0.6 %)
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)882-5801
Website:	http://www.mesquiteisd.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	827
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	61.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	607
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 6 242

Grade 7 284

Grade 8 301