Mesquite ISD reports strong bilingual outcomes, flags targeted support needs for ESL students
Nov 10, 2025
Director Carolina Portillo presented the annual bilingual and ESL program evaluation to trustees, showing strong bilingual student performance across grades and identifying areas for targeted support for ESL students, with reclassification numbers rising at elementary and middle school levels.
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Carolina Portillo, director of bilingual and ESL services, presented the district's annual program evaluation required by the Texas Education Agency and highlighted strong language-acquisition and academic outcomes for students in bilingual instruction.
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