Serving 553 students in grades 9-12, Mexia High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 553 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 83%
Graduation Rate
: 80-84% (Btm 50% in TX)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Mexia High School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mexia High School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Mexia High School is ranked #3936 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mexia High School?
The graduation rate of Mexia High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Mexia High School?
553 students attend Mexia High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Mexia High School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 17% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mexia High School?
Mexia High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mexia High School offer ?
Mexia High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Mexia High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 553 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 83%
Graduation Rate
: 80-84% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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