Mexia High School

Summary:

Mexia High School is a public high school serving 553 students in grades 9-12 in Mexia, Texas, which is part of the Mexia Independent School District. The school faces significant challenges, with a consistently low ranking, below-average test scores, and high rates of economic disadvantage among its student population.

Mexia High School has a notably diverse student body, with a higher percentage of Hispanic (54.25%) and African American (22.6%) students compared to the state average. However, the school's academic performance lags behind both state and local standards. Its four-year graduation rate has fluctuated between 81.3% and 92.7% in recent years, generally lower than the state average, and its dropout rate has been higher than the state average, ranging from 2.5% to 4.4%. Mexia High School's STAAR EOC test scores are consistently lower than the state and district averages across all subject areas.

When compared to nearby high schools, such as Fairfield High School, Teague High School, and Groesbeck High School, Mexia High School consistently underperforms in terms of school rankings, test scores, graduation rates, and other key metrics. The school's district also includes the Developmental Center, a small high school with a 100% free and reduced lunch rate, further highlighting the economic challenges faced by the district.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1120 N Ross
       Mexia, TX  76667-2299


(254) 562-4010

District: Mexia Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1424th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,016 Help


Feeder schools for Mexia High School:

Elementary:    A B McBay Elementary
    R Q Sims Intermediate
Middle:    Mexia J H

Student/teacher ratio:  12.0 Help
Number of students:  553

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
54.2%
African American:
22.6%
White:
17.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  77.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Mexia High School ranks worse than 71.7% of high schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.99. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Mexia High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Mexia High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (54.2%), African American (22.6%), White (17.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 77.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mexia High School is 12. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mexia High School is $13,016.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Mexia High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Mexia High School 1424th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Mexia High School in the ranking list.)

Mexia Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Mexia Independent School District (Isd) 853rd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Mexia High School

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Rank History for all students at Mexia High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 51.93 850th 1427 40.4%
2005 47.78 926th 1429 35.2%
2006 57.41 724th 1430 49.4%
2007 56.99 776th 1497 48.2%
2008 50.32 924th 1510 38.8%
2009 37.77 1212th 1539 21.2%
2010 40.40 1235th 1568 21.2%
2011 40.64 1297th 1672 22.4%
2012 32.78 1231st 1603 23.2%
2013 28.56 1303rd 1652 21.1%
2014 35.63 1243rd 1734 28.3%
2015 43.70 1116th 1743 36.0%
2016 46.54 1040th 1762 41.0%
2017 32.36 1195th 1777 32.8%
2018 28.13 1325th 1797 26.3%
2019 28.92 1367th 1857 26.4%
2021 32.53 1267th 1861 31.9%
2022 37.97 1166th 1876 37.8%
2023 26.94 1449th 1961 26.1%
2024 28.99 1424th 1987 28.3%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Mexia High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.66 480th 582 17.5%
2021 37.27 361st 588 38.6%
2022 1.24 656th 664 1.2%
2023 12.99 603rd 677 10.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Mexia High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.19 896th 1113 19.5%
2019 19.45 1021st 1136 10.1%
2021 20.74 1049th 1195 12.2%
2022 23.24 1029th 1278 19.5%
2023 16.51 1209th 1371 11.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Mexia High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.44 689th 1347 48.8%
2019 28.75 1055th 1357 22.3%
2021 52.25 474th 1382 65.7%
2022 52.16 503rd 1418 64.5%
2023 26.89 1174th 1478 20.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mexia High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.59 1306th 1794 27.2%
2019 32.82 1317th 1818 27.6%
2021 38.52 1148th 1848 37.9%
2022 43.38 959th 1847 48.1%
2023 30.72 1348th 1897 28.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Mexia High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.07 1236th 1781 30.6%
2019 29.42 1360th 1798 24.4%
2021 30.99 1288th 1815 29.0%
2022 39.64 1112th 1841 39.6%
2023 24.19 1454th 1891 23.1%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Mexia High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.97 307th 1137 73.0%
2019 57.60 632nd 1145 44.8%
2021 52.20 762nd 1177 35.3%
2022 73.90 30th 1172 97.4%
2023 62.49 569th 1182 51.9%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Mexia High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.28 1185th 1784 33.6%
2019 37.45 1121st 1810 38.1%
2021 50.87 704th 1829 61.5%
2022 40.41 955th 1837 48.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Mexia High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.20 1486th 1803 17.6%
2019 25.93 1401st 1824 23.2%
2021 33.35 1226th 1840 33.4%
2022 34.67 1193rd 1853 35.6%
2023 27.48 1393rd 1913 27.2%
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Rank History for Asian students at Mexia High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 21.54 417th 488 14.5%
2022 18.20 441st 507 13.0%
2023 82.52 34th 525 93.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Mexia High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.48 689th 1013 32.0%
2019 28.99 719th 1024 29.8%
2021 39.30 560th 1020 45.1%
2022 45.76 462nd 1031 55.2%
2023 30.51 718th 1069 32.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Mexia High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.58 1093rd 1691 35.4%
2019 28.36 1308th 1714 23.7%
2021 31.83 1214th 1743 30.3%
2022 39.85 1018th 1762 42.2%
2023 30.16 1283rd 1820 29.5%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Mexia High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.09 1306th 1539 15.1%
2019 39.33 1001st 1526 34.4%
2021 33.85 1071st 1510 29.1%
2022 40.69 911th 1525 40.3%
2023 20.69 1315th 1576 16.6%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Mexia High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 406 197 0 22 0 n/a n/a 0 625
1990 373 198 2 21 0 n/a n/a 0 594
1991 380 178 2 30 0 n/a n/a 0 590
1992 377 181 1 38 0 n/a n/a 0 597
1993 368 199 1 43 0 n/a n/a 0 611
1994 361 196 1 53 0 n/a n/a 0 611
1995 360 195 1 61 2 n/a n/a 0 619
1996 360 195 1 61 2 n/a n/a 0 619
1997 343 197 3 67 2 n/a n/a 0 612
1998 351 175 1 74 2 n/a n/a 0 603
1999 340 168 1 83 2 n/a n/a 0 594
2000 299 175 2 91 0 n/a n/a 0 567
2001 283 172 1 90 1 n/a n/a 0 547
2002 279 185 1 105 2 n/a n/a 0 572
2003 279 185 1 105 2 n/a n/a 0 572
2004 283 193 1 113 1 n/a n/a 0 591
2005 275 197 2 131 1 n/a n/a 0 606
2006 266 202 2 121 0 n/a n/a 0 591
2007 269 187 2 116 1 n/a n/a 0 575
2008 245 193 2 139 1 n/a n/a 0 580
2009 215 203 2 141 2 n/a n/a 0 563
2010 190 186 4 148 1 n/a n/a 0 529
2011 160 174 5 175 0 0 14 0 528
2012 146 168 9 182 1 0 13 0 519
2013 146 163 12 189 2 0 16 0 528
2014 144 152 12 204 0 0 18 0 530
2015 127 140 12 209 1 0 21 0 510
2016 117 137 10 221 2 0 20 0 507
2017 130 141 5 217 2 0 20 0 515
2018 114 146 6 224 2 0 14 0 506
2019 125 136 3 225 1 0 15 0 505
2020 127 141 3 244 0 0 15 0 530
2021 105 139 8 262 0 1 16 0 531
2022 97 134 9 280 0 1 12 0 533
2023 95 125 11 300 0 2 20 0 553

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Mexia High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 625 n/a n/a n/a
1990 594 49.0 12.1 n/a
1991 590 49.4 11.9 n/a
1992 597 43.8 13.6 27.8
1993 611 48.0 12.7 31.8
1994 611 43.4 14.1 29.8
1995 619 47.0 13.2 34.1
1996 619 47.0 13.2 34.1
1997 612 44.7 13.7 34
1998 603 42.2 14.3 34.7
1999 594 44.2 13.4 31.3
2000 567 43.9 12.9 35.6
2001 547 45.8 11.9 44.2
2002 572 47.3 12.1 43.7
2003 572 47.3 12.1 43.7
2004 591 46.8 12.6 48.6
2005 606 43.3 14.0 49.5
2006 591 45.8 12.9 49.6
2007 575 45.1 12.7 54.8
2008 580 47.5 12.2 52.1
2009 563 49.2 11.4 62.9
2010 529 44.9 11.7 58
2011 528 47.0 11.2 60.6
2012 519 45.2 11.4 63.8
2013 528 45.4 11.6 64.8
2014 530 47.9 11.0 72.5
2015 510 44.0 11.5 64.1
2016 507 44.0 11.5 73.2
2017 515 38.5 13.3 73.2
2018 506 43.3 11.6 70.9
2019 505 43.2 11.6 59.8
2020 530 42.3 12.5 72.5
2021 531 44.4 11.9 78.7
2022 533 42.8 12.4 80.9
2023 553 45.7 12.0 77.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Mexia High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 625 n/a n/a n/a
1990 594 49.0 12.1 n/a
1991 590 49.4 11.9 n/a
1992 597 43.8 13.6 27.8
1993 611 48.0 12.7 31.8
1994 611 43.4 14.1 29.8
1995 619 47.0 13.2 34.1
1996 619 47.0 13.2 34.1
1997 612 44.7 13.7 34
1998 603 42.2 14.3 34.7
1999 594 44.2 13.4 31.3
2000 567 43.9 12.9 35.6
2001 547 45.8 11.9 44.2
2002 572 47.3 12.1 43.7
2003 572 47.3 12.1 43.7
2004 591 46.8 12.6 48.6
2005 606 43.3 14.0 49.5
2006 591 45.8 12.9 49.6
2007 575 45.1 12.7 54.8
2008 580 47.5 12.2 52.1
2009 563 49.2 11.4 62.9
2010 529 44.9 11.7 58
2011 528 47.0 11.2 60.6
2012 519 45.2 11.4 63.8
2013 528 45.4 11.6 64.8
2014 530 47.9 11.0 72.5
2015 510 44.0 11.5 64.1
2016 507 44.0 11.5 73.2
2017 515 38.5 13.3 73.2
2018 506 43.3 11.6 70.9
2019 505 43.2 11.6 59.8
2020 530 42.3 12.5 72.5
2021 531 44.4 11.9 78.7
2022 533 42.8 12.4 80.9
2023 553 45.7 12.0 77.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Mexia High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,671 (13.4%) $10,825 (86.6%) $12,496
2020 $1,348 (11.1%) $10,797 (88.9%) $12,145
2021 $1,484 (11.4%) $11,532 (88.6%) $13,016

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mexia High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1367th of 1857 High schoolsRanks 1449th of 1961 High schools
 0.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Mexia High School)3340
 7%
   End of Course Algebra I (Mexia Independent School District (Isd))3239
 7%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%
End of Course Biology (Mexia High School)5119
 32%
   End of Course Biology (Mexia Independent School District (Isd))4919
 30%
   End of Course Biology (Texas)6357
 6%
End of Course English I Reading (Mexia High School)3839
 1%
   End of Course English I Reading (Mexia Independent School District (Isd))3739
 2%
   End of Course English I Reading (Texas)4954
 5%
End of Course English II Reading (Mexia High School)3249
 17%
   End of Course English II Reading (Mexia Independent School District (Isd))3148
 17%
   End of Course English II Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
End of Course U.S. History (Mexia High School)6360
 3%
   End of Course U.S. History (Mexia Independent School District (Isd))6359
 4%
   End of Course U.S. History (Texas)7571
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students505553
 9.5%
African American136125
 8.1%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian311
 266.7%
Hispanic225300
 33.3%
Pacific Islander02
White12595
 24%
Two or More Races1520
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients59.8%77.2%
 17.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Mexia High School

Mexia High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : A B McBay Elementary
Elementary : R Q Sims Intermediate
Middle : Mexia J H

Mexia High School ranks 1424th of 1987 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 553 students attended Mexia High School.

Students at Mexia High School are 54% Hispanic, 23% African American, 17% White, 4% Two or more races, 2% Asian.


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