Summary:
The Mexia Independent School District (Isd) contains two middle-level schools—Mexia J H and the Developmental Center—serving grades 5 through 11 in a high-poverty area where the district ranks in the 11th percentile statewide.
Mexia J H is the primary middle school with 367 students in grades 6-8, while the Developmental Center is a specialized alternative campus with only 18 students. The most striking difference is spending: the Developmental Center spends $59,239 per student—over five times more than Mexia J H’s $10,499—reflecting intensive services for its high-need population, including a 2.3:1 student-teacher ratio and a 100% free/reduced lunch rate. However, the Developmental Center also reports a 20% dropout rate, compared to Mexia J H’s 0.0% rate. Academically, Mexia J H shows a dramatic anomaly in 8th-grade math, where 52.38% of students are proficient—above the state average of 47.24%—while its 6th and 7th grade math scores languish at 13.77% and 10%, respectively. In reading, all grades at Mexia J H score 15-20 points below state averages, and 8th-grade social studies is particularly low at 10.71% proficiency.
For parents, the key takeaway is that Mexia J H offers a standard middle school experience with a notable strength in 8th-grade math, but struggles systemically in reading and social studies. The Developmental Center serves a very different purpose, providing highly individualized support for at-risk students at a much higher cost, though its academic outcomes are not publicly available for comparison. The district’s overall 1-star rating reflects these challenges, making it important for families to consider each school’s unique focus and resources.
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