MEXIA J H

MEXIA ISD
1 BLACKCAT DR
MEXIA, TX 76667
386 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Mexia Junior High School, located at 1 Blackcat Drive in Mexia, Texas, serves as a key educational facility within the Mexia Independent School District. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with personal development for students in their early adolescent years. By emphasizing a strong foundation in core subjects while encouraging extracurricular engagement, the institution aims to prepare its student body for the transition to high school and beyond.

The school operates under the broader mission of Mexia ISD, focusing on student success, community involvement, and the cultivation of the "Blackcat" pride that defines the district’s identity. Through its digital platform, the school provides parents and students with essential resources, including academic calendars, extracurricular information, and administrative support. Overall, Mexia Junior High serves as a central hub for the community’s youth, striving to create a supportive culture that promotes both learning and character growth.
386
Total Students
33.7
Full-Time Teachers
11.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
77.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    188 (48.7 %)
  • Black
    102 (26.4 %)
  • White
    61 (15.8 %)
  • Two or More
    27 (7.0 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    4 (1.0 %)
  • Asian
    3 (0.8 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: MEXIA ISD
Phone: (254)562-4020
Website: http://www.mexiaisd.net
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 386
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 33.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 296
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 2

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 124
Grade 7 137
Grade 8 125
Gender Ratio
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