Mesquite ISD McDonald Middle School -Add. & Reno.

Construction is underway at 2930 N Town E Blvd in Mesquite, where Mesquite Independent School District is executing a major renovation and addition to McDonald Middle School. The filing, registered with TDLR in March 2026, describes the work as an addition and alteration to the existing facility. The new structure will be a one-story building adding 1,477 square feet to the site in the Eastridge Park area of Dallas County.

The project is scheduled to finish in August 2027, following a start date of May 2026. TDLR completed the plan review in May 2026, clearing the way for physical work to begin. The total estimated cost for this specific scope of work is $11,000,000. This figure places the project in the top quarter of estimated costs for renovation and alteration filings in Dallas County, which has a median cost of $248,000 for similar projects.

Design and Ownership

WRA Architects, Inc. serves as the design firm of record. The registered accessibility specialist for the project is Sharlynn L Keys. Mesquite Independent School District is the owner of record and has six other TDLR-registered projects in the region, totaling $78,100,000. These include renovations at Horn High School, A.C. New Middle School, and several elementary schools in Mesquite and Balch Springs. WRA Architects has also designed five other registered projects totaling $34,852,397, including work for Corsicana ISD and CISD.

The project involves public funds and public land. The surrounding neighborhood includes established businesses such as Albertsons, Whataburger, and The Park Christian Community Church. Census estimates for ZIP code 75150 indicate a population of about 63,023 residents and a median household income of $65,985.

Project Scope and Context

The scheduled build window of 433 days is longer than the county median of 92 days for renovation and alteration projects. The cost per square foot for this specific addition is $7,448, which is above the county median of $72 per square foot. This disparity reflects the specialized nature of school infrastructure updates compared to general commercial renovations. The project is part of a broader effort by the district to upgrade educational facilities in the Mesquite area.