James P Terry Middle School

2351 Edwards Church Rd, Mesquite, TX 75181 | (972) 882-5650
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Student Enrollment: 938
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School Description

School Summary and Highlights
Additional Contact Information
  • Principal or Admin: Ms Karyn Cummings
  • Fax: (972) 882-5660
  • Website: www.mesquiteisd.org
School District Details

Faculty Details and Student Enrollment

Students and Faculty
  • Total Students Enrolled: 938
  • Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 54.6
  • Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 17.2
Students Gender Breakdown
  • Males: 478 (51.0%)
  • Females: 460 (49.0%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
  • Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 82 (8.7%)
  • Eligible for Free Lunch: 242 (25.8%)
  • Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 324 (34.5%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
James P Terry Middle School Student Race Distribution
  Number Percent
American Indian50.5%
Black36438.8%
Asian394.2%
Hispanic21623.0%
White31433.5%
Number of Students Per Grade
Number of Students Per Grade For James P Terry Middle School
  Number Percent
6th Grade29431.3%
7th Grade34036.2%
8th Grade30432.4%
Faculty Breakdown (2010)
Average Teacher Experience
School:
8.8
District:
9.7
State:
11.3
Percent of Teachers With 1-5 Years Experience
School:
32.3%
District:
39.6%
State:
31.0%
Percent of Teachers With 6-10 Years Experience
School:
30.8%
District:
20.5%
State:
20.3%
Percent of Teachers With 11-20 Years Experience
School:
14.7%
District:
18.7%
State:
24.4%
Percent of Teachers With Greater Than 20 Years Experience
School:
11.2%
District:
14.3%
State:
18.3%
Faculty Salary (2010)
School Administration Average Base Salary
School:
$68,572
District:
$71,502
State:
$70,209
Teacher Average Base Salary
School:
$49,365
District:
$50,464
State:
$48,263
Beginning Teacher Average Base Salary
School:
$44,509
District:
$45,711
State:
$41,165
Teacher With 1-5 Years Experience Average Base Salary
School:
$46,961
State:
$43,527
Teacher With 6-10 Years Experience Average Base Salary
School:
$48,464
State:
$46,149
Teacher With 11-20 Years Experience Average Base Salary
School:
$51,621
State:
$50,153
Teacher With Greater Than 20 Years Experience Average Base Salary
School:
$60,591
State:
$58,427
Source: TX Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010

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