Summary:
The city of Mexia, Texas is home to 5 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools (one of which is an alternative school). The schools in this Mexia Independent School District (Isd) face a number of challenges, including declining academic performance, high rates of economic disadvantage, and significant achievement gaps compared to state averages.
Among the standout schools, the Developmental Center alternative high school stands out with its very small enrollment of just 12 students, high percentage of minority students, and impressively low 1.7 student-teacher ratio. However, it has the lowest statewide ranking of 0 out of 5 stars. In contrast, Mexia High School, the largest high school with 553 students, has seen its statewide ranking decline from 2 stars to 1 star in recent years, despite maintaining a relatively high 89.4% four-year graduation rate.
Across the district, the schools face significant challenges, with all having high percentages of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 77.22% at Mexia High School to 100% at the Developmental Center. Additionally, the schools perform significantly below state averages on STAAR assessments, with proficiency rates ranging from 14.29% to 65.57% compared to the state averages of 31.89% to 69.1%. While the district maintains relatively low student-teacher ratios, the overall data suggests a need for the district to address issues of educational equity and identify strategies to improve student outcomes.
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