Top Rankings
Mexia Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,832 students in Mexia Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Mexia Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
5 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
1,832 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
146 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Mexia Independent School District, which is ranked #991 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#990 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
46%
Graduation Rate
87%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
52%
53%
% Black
23%
13%
% White
18%
25%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,713 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,856 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$27 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,713
$13,387
Spending / Student
$12,856
$14,116
Best Mexia Independent School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Developmental Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
611 N Ross
Mexia, TX 76667
(254) 562-4023
Mexia, TX 76667
(254) 562-4023
Grades: 7-12
| 14 students
Rank: #22.
A B Mcbay Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1000 N Ross
Mexia, TX 76667
(254) 562-4030
Mexia, TX 76667
(254) 562-4030
Grades: PK-2
| 529 students
Rank: #33.
Mexia High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1120 N Ross
Mexia, TX 76667
(254) 562-4010
Mexia, TX 76667
(254) 562-4010
Grades: 9-12
| 511 students
Rank: #44.
Mexia J High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 Blackcat Dr
Mexia, TX 76667
(254) 562-4020
Mexia, TX 76667
(254) 562-4020
Grades: 6-8
| 391 students
Rank: #55.
R Q Sims Intermediate School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1010 N Ross
Mexia, TX 76667
(254) 562-4025
Mexia, TX 76667
(254) 562-4025
Grades: 3-5
| 387 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mexia Independent School District?
Mexia Independent School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,832 students.
What is the rank of Mexia Independent School District?
Mexia Independent School District is ranked #991 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Mexia Independent School District?
52% of Mexia Independent School District students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 18% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mexia Independent School District?
Mexia Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Mexia Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,856 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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