MANDARIN IMMERSION MAGNET SCHOOL
MANDARIN IMMERSION MAGNET SCHOOL is a public elementary school that is part of the HOUSTON ISD school district, located in HOUSTON, TX with about 638 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 7th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 37 teachers, MANDARIN IMMERSION MAGNET SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
MANDARIN IMMERSION MAGNET SCHOOL (MIMS), located in the Uptown district of Houston, is a unique specialty school within the Houston Independent School District (HISD). As a dedicated magnet campus, it offers a rigorous dual-language curriculum where students spend half of their day learning in Mandarin Chinese and the other half in English. The school is designed to foster high levels of bilingualism and biliteracy, preparing students to thrive in a global economy by immersing them in both language and cultural studies from an early age.
The school is well-regarded for its academic excellence and its commitment to developing students who are not only proficient in a second language but also culturally competent. By integrating Mandarin into core subjects like math, science, and social studies, MIMS provides a comprehensive educational experience that goes beyond simple language acquisition. As part of the HISD magnet system, the school draws students from across the district who are interested in a specialized, immersive learning environment that emphasizes critical thinking, global awareness, and long-term academic success.
For more information, contact MANDARIN IMMERSION MAGNET SCHOOL at (713) 295-5276 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
HOUSTON, TX 77056-2662
(713) 295-5276
http://www.houstonisd.org
MANDARIN IMMERSION MAGNET SCHOOL is a public school in HOUSTON, TX with about 638 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Magnet school:
- Yes
- District:
- HOUSTON ISD
- Total Students:
- 638
- Teachers:
- 37.1
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 638 students
- Asian
- 37.3%
- White
- 19.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 17.6%
- Black or African American
- 17.4%
- Two or more races
- 8.5%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 55.6%
- Male
- 44.4%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.