Summary:
The Midlothian Independent School District (Isd) is home to two high schools serving grades 9-12, Midlothian High School and Midlothian Heritage High School, both of which are strong performers in a district ranked in the 85th percentile statewide.
Midlothian High School is the larger school with 1,976 students and stands out as a "rising star," showing consistent academic improvement by climbing from the 69th to the 77th percentile in state rankings over three years. It boasts an impressive 97.0% graduation rate, the highest in the district, and supports a higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students (28.64%) while still achieving strong results. In contrast, Midlothian Heritage High School is a more established high performer, ranked higher at #402 (80th percentile) and excelling in specific subjects like Biology (84.53% proficient) and U.S. History (79.29% proficient). Heritage also has an exceptionally low dropout rate of just 0.1%, indicating strong student engagement.
A key finding is the "Algebra I Anomaly," where both schools scored below the state average in this subject, with Heritage High School at only 53.24% proficient compared to Midlothian High School's 67.92%. This suggests a need for targeted math support, especially at Heritage. Additionally, resource allocation differs: Midlothian Heritage High School spends slightly more per student ($9,716) but has larger class sizes (19.6:1 student-teacher ratio), while Midlothian High School spends less ($9,553) but offers smaller classes (17:1). Overall, families can expect two high-quality options: one school on a rapid improvement trajectory with a focus on graduation, and another with proven subject-area excellence and near-perfect student retention.
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