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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 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,311 students in Mexia Independent School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in Texas.
Public Elementary Schools in Mexia Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
5 Schools
6,876 Schools
# Students
1,846 Students
3,749,416 Students
# Teachers
143 Teachers
251,064 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Mexia Independent School District, which is ranked #986 of all 1,194 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%
54%
% Black
23%
13%
% White
18%
24%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,602 is higher than the state median of $13,352. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,759 is less than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$27 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,602
$13,352
Spending / Student
$12,759
$14,079
Best Mexia Independent School District Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 5-11 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
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
Gr: PK-2 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #33.
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
Gr: 6-8 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #44.
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
Gr: 3-5 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
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