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Gentry El

1901 TWIN OAKS DR, MESQUITE, TX, 75181

Ranked 2440 of 5501 in Texas

Top schools in Mesquite
Data is driven from government agencies, and ranking is based upon math score, student-teacher ratio, public reviews, and external ratings. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Gentry El

1901 TWIN OAKS DR, MESQUITE, TX, 75181

Ranked 2440 of 5501 in Texas

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About Gentry El

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 43%
Reading 48%
State average proficiency is 43% in Math and 48% in Reading.
44
Full-time Teachers
14 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
600
Total Students
$66547
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 5.83%
Asian 0.67%
Hispanic 43%
Black 47.17%
Two+ Races 3.17%
Native Am. 0.17%
White
5.83%
Asian
0.67%
Hispanic
43%
Black
47.17%
Two+ Races
3.17%
Native Am.
0.17%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 600
50.5%
303 Female
49.5%
297 Male

Student Population

600 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

600 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Gentry El Contact Information

Address

1901 TWIN OAKS DR, MESQUITE, TX, 75181

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Phone

(972) 290-4140

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TOP 2440 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Gentry El

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:50 AM – 3:20 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:35 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Mesquite ISD recently celebrated a Gentry Elementary School teacher, naming them a 2026 Campus Teacher of the Year. This honor underscores the teacher's commitment and the impact of their instructional approach. It's a strong signal of the school's dedication to both excellent teaching and student growth. Beyond this recognition, the campus keeps families informed, regularly sharing updates about events, activities, and important dates, which helps maintain a strong connection throughout the school year.

FAQ

Q1. Does Gentry Elementary School help students in any way?

Ans. Based on what students need, Gentry Elementary may offer services like tutoring, counseling, and extra help with schoolwork.

Q2: How does Gentry Elementary School talk to parents?

Ans. The school sends out emails, updates from teachers, and notices to keep families up to date.

Q3. Does Gentry Elementary School have any activities outside of school?

Ans. The school might have clubs or events that get students involved outside of regular class time.

Q4. What kind of place does Gentry Elementary School provide for learning?

Ans. The school has a well-organized and helpful classroom where students can learn and grow.

Q5. Are parents allowed to go to meetings or conferences at Gentry Elementary School?

Ans. Yes, parents can set up meetings or go to conferences to talk about how their child is doing.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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