R Q SIMS INT

www.mexiaisd.net

428 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

R.Q. Sims Intermediate School is a public school located in Mexia, Texas, serving students in grades 3 through 5 as part of the Mexia Independent School District. The school focuses on providing a foundational academic environment that bridges the gap between early elementary education and the middle school years, emphasizing core curriculum subjects alongside student development.

The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive community for its students, staff, and families. Through its connection to the Mexia Independent School District, R.Q. Sims emphasizes district-wide values of student success and academic growth. The campus offers various resources and activities designed to engage young learners, helping them develop the skills and confidence necessary to transition effectively into the higher grade levels of the district.

428

Total Students

31.6

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for R Q SIMS INT
Demographic	Student Count
White	71
Hispanic	240
Black	93
Asian	3
Two or More	17
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
240 (56.1%)
Black
93 (21.7%)
White
71 (16.6%)
Two or More
17 (4.0%)
Asian
3 (0.7%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.7%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	MEXIA ISD
Phone:	(254)562-4025
Website:	http://www.mexiaisd.net
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	428
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	333
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 3 158

Grade 4 131

Grade 5 139