Mesquite ISD encompasses an area of approximately 60 square miles along either side of Interstate 635 in east Dallas County. It draws from the communities of Mesquite, Garland and Balch Springs as well as areas of Dallas. The district serves more than 40,000 students on 47 campuses.

The mission of the Mesquite ISD is to EDUCATE all students and EMPOWER them to EXPAND their opportunities to ENRICH our community.