Shands Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5

4836 Shands Dr, Mesquite, TX

Mesquite Independent School District

552 Students

B-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Ms Brandi Lewis

Student Teacher Ratio
13:1

Math Proficiency
37%

Reading Proficiency
46%

B-

Academics

B+

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

46%

Math Proficiency

37%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

13:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

14%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

628:1

Student Diversity

Male

51.2%

Female

48.8%

Hispanic

75%

Black

14.2%

White

7.6%

Two or more races

1.6%

Asian or Pacific Islander

1.1%

Native American

<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

3.0 parent

8/6/2017

Horrible. So glad my child doesn't have to go back. Good riddance Shands and Mesquite

2.0 other

9/11/2015

I like this school for for the most part but I strongly feel there is a lack in safety for my kids one being no fence around the playground like anyone can walk up to them while they are playing. and 2 the pick up is insane people are everywhere kids adults are just scattered all Over the place it's...

1.0 parent

4/11/2014

Very poor.... they do not communicate with the parents and the principal likes to send a third party to do their jobs rather than do it themselves. If you have a child in special education do not go to this school very unorganized and disrespectful...

5.0 parent

12/14/2011

Love the school and the staff is great! My son has attended Shands since kinder and he is so advance in his work.

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Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools

Bryan Adams High School

9th to 12th
Public

S Garland High School

9th to 12th
Public

C+

North Mesquite High School

9th to 12th
Public

Texas Dallas County Mesquite 75150

Shands Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Mesquite, TX and is served by the Mesquite Independent School District in Texas. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 552 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 37% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 46% are proficient in reading. Shands Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. Discover additional schools in the area, like Bryan Adams High School, S Garland High School, North Mesquite High School, and more. Learn more about what Mesquite has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Shands Elementary School.

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