At a glance
Reported students
367
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
25.53
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas middle enrollment
25th percentile
Compared with 1,712 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
428
Mexia J H: 367 reported students.
State peer staffing position
51st percentile
14.4:1 reported; state peer median 14.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 402
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.8:1
What the reported data says about Mexia J H
Mexia J H is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Mexia. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Mexia ISD. NCES reports 367 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,712 middle schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 639 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 25th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.4:1, close to the Texas median of 14.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (46.9%) and Black (24.5%). English learners represent 23.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Mexia J H
- 1How do the reported 14.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 25.53 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 23.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 81.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White20.4%
- Hispanic46.9%
- Black24.5%
- Asian0.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
- Multiracial6.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Mexia ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
R Q Sims Int
Elementary · Grades 03–05
428 reported students
A B McBay El
Elementary · Grades PK–02
498 reported students
Mexia H S
High · Grades 09–12
535 reported students
Developmental Ctr
High · Grades 08–12
18 reported students
Public schools near Mexia J H
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mexia H S High · Mexia ISD | 09–12 | 535 | 0.1 mi |
| R Q Sims Int Elementary · Mexia ISD | 03–05 | 428 | 0.2 mi |
| A B McBay El Elementary · Mexia ISD | PK–02 | 498 | 0.3 mi |
| Developmental Ctr High · Mexia ISD | 08–12 | 18 | 0.6 mi |
| Wortham Middle Middle · Wortham ISD | 06–08 | 132 | 6.3 mi |
| Wortham El Elementary · Wortham ISD | PK–05 | 238 | 6.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Mexia J H
What grades does Mexia J H serve?
Mexia J H reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Mexia ISD.
How many students attend Mexia J H?
Mexia J H reported 367 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 25th percentile among 1,712 Texas middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 402 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Mexia J H?
The calculated ratio is 14.4:1, based on 367 students and 25.53 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Texas median for the same school level is 14.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Mexia J H a public, charter, or magnet school?
Mexia J H is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Mexia ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Mexia J H students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
81.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Mexia J H in?
Mexia J H is part of Mexia ISD, based in Mexia, TX, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Mexia J H?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Mexia H S (0.1 mi), R Q Sims Int (0.2 mi), A B McBay El (0.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.