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Mesquite Jr High School

130 W MESQUITE ST, GILBERT, AZ, 85233

About Mesquite Jr High School

Gilbert, Arizona's Mesquite Junior High School is a public school that teaches students in grades 6–8 as part of the Gilbert Public Schools district. It has about 760 students and a student-teacher ratio of about 17:1, which lets teachers teach the whole class while also giving each student extra help. According to state assessment data, about 24% of students are good at math and about 35% are good at reading. These are areas where the school is focusing on helping students continue to grow academically. Mesquite offers core academic classes as well as electives and extracurricular activities that help students stay interested and engaged. The school focuses on helping students develop basic skills, encouraging good behavior, and getting them ready for the academic demands of high school. Working with families and people in the community helps create a supportive learning environment that aims to improve outcomes for all students over time.

Contact Information

Address

130 W MESQUITE ST, GILBERT, AZ, 85233

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Phone

(480) 926-1433

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 24%
Reading 35%
State average proficiency is 24% in Math and 35% in Reading.
46
Full-time Teachers
17 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
767
Total Students
$60178
Avg. Teacher Salary

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School Ratings

Ranked

164

of 206 in Arizona

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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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:40 AM–3:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:25 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.

Student Demographics

White 38.98%
Asian 1.56%
Hispanic 43.02%
Black 6.78%
Two+ Races 6.26%
Native Am. 2.87%
White
38.98%
Asian
1.56%
Hispanic
43.02%
Black
6.78%
Two+ Races
6.26%
Native Am.
2.87%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 767
47.72%
366 Female
52.28%
401 Male

Student Population

767 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

255 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Mesquite Jr High School received the Superintendent’s Cup for Best Sportsmanship in late 2025, while support staff member Mrs. Chen was honored with the 2025 Sharon Orr Support Staff of the Year Award for the Gilbert district.

FAQ

Q1. How does Ramay Junior High School let parents know about important dates and events?

Ans. School newsletters, district communication tools, and reminders from teachers let families know about important dates and events so they can plan ahead.

Q2. What kinds of behavior do you expect from students to help make the school a better place?

Ans. Behavior expectations are all about respect and responsibility. Staff members help students make good choices and create a supportive environment.

Q3. How does the school use technology in its daily life?

Ans. Technology integration includes platforms that the district supports that help students do their work, talk to their teachers, and stay organized.

Q4. What does Ramay Junior High do to help students feel good?

Ans. Help for well-being includes counseling services and programs run by staff that help students deal with social, emotional, and academic problems.

Q5. Do students have the chance to join clubs or take part in activities?

Ans. Students can join several clubs or extracurricular activities that are meant to help them develop their interests and connect with others.

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

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

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Frindle

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

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James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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