WILKINSON MIDDLE

www.mesquiteisd.org

702 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Wilkinson Middle School is a public middle school located in Mesquite, Texas, serving students within the Mesquite Independent School District (MISD). Situated on Crest Park Drive, the school functions as a key part of the local educational landscape, committed to providing a comprehensive middle-grades curriculum designed to prepare students for the academic and social challenges of high school. As part of MISD, the school emphasizes a supportive learning environment that focuses on both core academic subjects and the holistic development of its student body.

The school's connection to the broader district website suggests an alignment with Mesquite ISD’s mission to provide quality instruction, extracurricular opportunities, and community engagement. By fostering a culture of academic rigor and student involvement, Wilkinson Middle strives to meet the diverse needs of its community. Parents and students interested in specific programs, academic calendars, or district policies can access further information through the official MISD website.

702

Total Students

50.1

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WILKINSON MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	55
Hispanic	418
Black	207
Asian	3
Two or More	14
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
418 (59.5 %)
Black
207 (29.5 %)
White
55 (7.8 %)
Two or More
14 (2.0 %)
American Indian
4 (0.6 %)
Asian
3 (0.4 %)
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)882-5950
Website:	http://www.mesquiteisd.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	702
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	593
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 6 208

Grade 7 223

Grade 8 271