BERRY MIDDLE

www.mesquiteisd.org

579 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.

579

Total Students

42.7

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BERRY MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	43
Hispanic	231
Black	281
Asian	5
Two or More	15
American Indian	4

Black
281 (48.5 %)
Hispanic
231 (39.9 %)
White
43 (7.4 %)
Two or More
15 (2.6 %)
Asian
5 (0.9 %)
American Indian
4 (0.7 %)

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:	579
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
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 6 182

Grade 7 204

Grade 8 193