Wilkinson Middle School

Students at Wilkinson Middle School learn tennis and other sports in PE class.

Wilkinson Middle School is a well regarded school in Mesquite ISD.

Wilkinson Middle School is home to the Wilkinson Wildcats.

Wilkinson Middle School is the place where students know they can become difference makers.

Wilkinson Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-9

2100 Crest Park Dr, Mesquite, TX

Downtown Mesquite Neighborhood

Mesquite Independent School District

771 Students

B-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Mrs Molly Purl

Student Teacher Ratio
12:1

Math Proficiency
33%

Reading Proficiency
45%

B-

Academics

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

45%

Math Proficiency

33%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 12:1 Teachers 53	Full Time Teachers 53
Teachers in First or Second Year 25%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

403:1

Student Diversity

Male 50.8%	Female 49.2%
Hispanic 63.4%	Black 24%
White 7.9%	Native American 2.4%
Two or more races 1.2%	Asian <1%
Pacific Islander <1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

1.0 other

5/6/2026

Principal Gillespie lacks organization, direction, or clear communication, it creates a chaotic environment where staff, students, and parents struggle to get consistent information. Telling a student that you wanted them gone from the school is not professional and only hearing one side of the the...

1.0 student

6/13/2024

i absolutely DO NOT recommend putting your child in this horrible school. the teachers are really bad and do nothing but throw shade. every day i attended this i was depressed and would cry everyday after school. this school does nothing but drain your child of a happy childhood.

2.0 parent

8/22/2016

Students are not. Accountable for their actions , a lot of students are harassed . Teachers are not aware or don't care

5.0 other

3/3/2016

I love the staff and students at Wilkinson! The staff truly cares about their students in and outside of school!

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$156K - $465K

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Average Home Value

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Median Lot Size

7,405 Sq Ft

% Renters

45%

Average Household Income

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% of College Grads

11.2%

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North Mesquite High School

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Public

Poteet High School

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A-

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Texas Dallas County Mesquite 75149 Downtown Mesquite

Wilkinson Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-9 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 771 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 33% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 45% are proficient in reading. Wilkinson Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $249,150. Discover additional schools in the area, like North Mesquite High School, Poteet High School, Mesquite Academy, and more. Learn more about what Mesquite has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Wilkinson Middle School.

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