Summary:
The 76667 zip code area 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). Overall, the schools in this area are underperforming compared to state averages, with most schools ranking in the bottom 30% or lower in Texas.
The largest high school, Mexia High School, has a low 4-year graduation rate of 89.4% and a dropout rate of 4.4%. Its test scores are also below the state average across multiple subjects. In contrast, the small Developmental Center alternative high school has a 0% dropout rate and 100% of its students qualify for free/reduced lunch, despite extremely low test scores. The elementary schools, such as R Q Sims Intermediate, also have test scores well below the state average.
The schools in this area serve a diverse student population, with high percentages of Hispanic and African American students. All of the schools have high rates of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage in the community. The Mexia Independent School District, which oversees all of these schools, is ranked 853 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 1-star rating, suggesting the district as a whole is underperforming compared to other districts in the state.
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