MISD citizens form a traditionally conservative population that strongly emphasizes moral and ethical values and the importance of education and academic performance. Outstanding Facilities Despite a relatively low tax base, MISD provides first-rate facilities that are maintained and continually upgraded. Mesquite High School underwent major renovations last year and Judge Frank Berry Middle School was completed and ready for students in the fall of 1997. Plans are underway for a fifth high school, designated John D. Horn High School. Technology is at home in MISD with computer labs in all secondary schools, pilot computer labs in most elementary schools.
Several schools have internal television video networks that send video outputs to each classroom.
88.5 FM, broadcasts school and community information while training students in broadcast communications. The average scores from the Texas Assessment of Academic Skills show MISD students continuing to improve and performing higher than state averages at almost all levels. The district's SAT scores were higher than state averages and assisted 29 students in being recognized by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. Ten students, representing all four high schools, were named finalists and are competing for scholarships based on PSAT scores, academics and extracurricular activities. All Mesquite schools are fully accredited by the Texas Education Agency and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.