Mesquite ISD is a large suburban school district in North Texas in Dallas County. As of the most recent enrollment data released by the state, its student population was 64.3% Hispanic and 82.3% economically disadvantaged.
Explore more below to learn about its enrollment and demographic trends over time, the classroom experience, student outcomes and its school funding and political environment.
Official classifications
TEA Type
Major Suburban
NCES Type
Suburb-Large
ESC Region
Richardson
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The base average teaching salary was
$68,872
in 2025,
up
$14,919
since 2015
All teachers
Less than one year of experience
1–5 years of experience
6+ years of experience
Range
Salary
Change
Ranking
Less than one year of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$60,958per year
+$11,647
since 2015
State120thof 1,081
Region21stof 102
Peers31stof 74
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$63,428per year
+$12,548
since 2015
State82ndof 1,182
Region17thof 109
Peers27thof 75
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$72,519per year
+$16,536
since 2015
State68thof 1,191
Region15thof 109
Peers7thof 75
All teachers
$68,872per year
+$14,919
since 2015
State74thof 1,201
Region14thof 110
Peers14thof 75
Range
Salary
Ranking
Less than one year of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$60,958per year
State120thof 1,081
Region21stof 102
Peers31stof 74
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$63,428per year
State82ndof 1,182
Region17thof 109
Peers27thof 75
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$72,519per year
State68thof 1,191
Region15thof 109
Peers7thof 75
All teachers
$68,872per year
State74thof 1,201
Region14thof 110
Peers14thof 75
A deeper dive
A 2025 state law provides financial incentives for teachers
who participate in high-quality training programs
. It also offers pay raises of up to $8,000 based
on a teacher's district size and years of experience.