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Education

Mesquite Independent School District (MISD)Click this link will open a new window
Annual High School Graduates: 1929
Total Enrollment (K-12): 34,000
Regular Graduation Requirements 24 units
4 in English  
3 in Math  
3 in Science  
4 in Social Studies  
7 electives  
3 in technology, career or language arts (including foreign language.)  
   
ACT 1998 - 20 SAT 1998 - 1044
ACT 1999 - 20.2 SAT 1999 - 1032
ACT 2000 - 20.1 SAT 2000 - 1030
ACT 2001 - 20.1 SAT 2001 - 1015
   
National Merit Scholars: 20 MISD seniors were named either semifinalists or commended students in October of 2000.
   
   
Ethnic Diversity
Anglo 58%
Black 18%
Hispanic 19%
Asian 4%
American Indian/Other 1%
Source: Mesquite Independent School District

Eastfield College
A member of the seven-campus Dallas County Community College District, Eastfield is a two-year community college offering freshmen and sophomore level academic transfer programs, technical/occupational training and a variety of non-credit personal enrichment classes.
Texas A&M University - Metroplex Center
The Metroplex Center is an extension of the TAMU Campus in Commerce. Eight faculty members occupy offices at the center and most classes are graduate level. The Center also utilizes distance learning technology to offer courses to students residing in the Mesquite/Dallas area.