MEXIA J H

www.mexiaisd.net

367 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.

367

Total Students

25.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MEXIA J H
Demographic	Student Count
White	75
Hispanic	172
Black	90
Asian	3
Two or More	25
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
172 (46.9%)
Black
90 (24.5%)
White
75 (20.4%)
Two or More
25 (6.8%)
Asian
3 (0.8%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5%)

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:	367
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
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 6 118

Grade 7 126

Grade 8 123