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Midlothian ISD celebrates 100 years of excellence in education. Reaching higher, gaining momentum, and moving aggressively describe what is presently happening in the district. This progress is the establishment of academic standards, improving student achievement, and continually finding new ways to ensure that every child succeeds in learning.

Midlothian ISD Mission Statement
To develop in each student the character, confidence, knowledge and skills to be successful in life.  View Poster

 2009 District and Superintendent Goals

Core Principles

• Students are the priority in all decisions.
• Good communication and collaboration builds trust.
• Ethics play a part in every decision.
• Everyone is a learner and can learn.
• A safe caring environment is critical to success.
• Students deserve a highly qualified and well-trained staff.
• Engaging lessons focused on the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills are essential for student success.
• High expectations for everyone creates a quality school district.

Vision Statement
Be the leading learning organization in the nation.

Highlight of Student Achievements for 2007-2008

• 2 AP Scholars & 2 AP Scholars with Honors 
• 2 National Merit Scholars & 1 Nat’l Merit Commended
• Choir: UIL Sweepstake Winners
• FFA Poultry Team: National Champions
• FFA Leadership Team: State Contest Winners
• Tennis: 15-4A Runner-up
• Cross Country: Girls Regional & State Qualifiers, Boys Regional Runner-up & State Qualifiers, Dallas Morning News All-Area/Regional/State
• Volleyball: District Runner-up, Bi-District & Area Champions & Regional Quarter Finalists
• Destination Imagination: 1st place at Regional in Debate
• Band: Area Marching Finalist, Wind Ensemble, Honor & Symphonic Band Sweepstake Winners
• Wrestling: Girls/Boys Regional & State Qualifiers
• Community Problem Solvers: State Grand Champions 
• FCCLA (Family, Career, Community Leaders of America) National Award Winner
• TCEA (TX Computer Education Assoc)
• Area Programming Champions
• Panther Pride Newspaper: State Silver Star
• Pantherette Officers: State & Nat’l Champions in Kick
• Baseball: Regional Quarter Finalist
• Softball: District Champions/Regional Quarter Finalist
• Boys Basketball: Bi-District Finalist
• Golf: Girls/Boys District Champions
• Powerlifting: Girls Regional/State Qualifiers, Boys Regional Qualifiers
• Soccer: Girls District Champions/Regional Qtr Finalist, Boys District Champions & Area Finalist
• Track: Girls/Boys Regional & State Qualifiers

MISD Achievements

• Met AYP 5 Years in a Row. Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) standards are established by the Texas Education Agency in compliance with the No Child Left Behind Act.
• "Superior Achievement" for six years in a row in the state's Schools FIRST Financial Rating System.
• 2007-2008 15-4A District Cup. Athletic Program moved from 9th in DFW to the 5th strongest Athletic Program in the Metroplex. This is the 2nd year in a row the program won its district 15-4A in total points for all programs.

Financial Information

The MISD Interest and Sinking Fund Tax Rate (0.3675) is ranked 25th out of 31 fast growth school districts in DFW.

Among the 4 largest Ellis County school districts (Ennis, Midlothian, Red Oak, Waxahachie), MISD homeowners (with homestead exemption) pay the lowest school taxes.

Texas Financial Integrity Rating System
MISD has earned “Superior Achievement” for six consecutive years in a row in the state’s Schools FIRST program.

District and Campus Ratings 2008
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• Midlothian ISD - Recognized
• Baxter Elementary - Exemplary
• Irvin Elementary - Exemplary
• Longbranch Elementary - Exemplary
• Mt. Peak Elementary - Exemplary
• Vitovsky Elementary - Academically Acceptable
• Frank Seale Middle School - Recognized
• Walnut Grove Middle - Recognized
• Midlothian High School - Academically Acceptable

Gold Performances

• MISD - Commended in Reading, English/LA and Writing; Texas Success Initiative (TSI) in English/LA and Math.
• Baxter Elem. - Commended in Math, Reading/ELA, Writing and Science.
• Irvin Elem. - Commended in Math, Reading/ELA, Science and Writing.
• Longbranch Elem. - Commended in Reading/ELA, Writing, Science and Math.
• Mt. Peak Elem. - Commended in Writing and Science.
• Walnut Grove MS - Commended in Reading/ELA, Social Studies, Math and Writing. Comparable Improvement in Math, Reading/ELA.
• Frank Seale MS - Commended in Reading/ELA, Writing, Social Studies and Science. Comparable Improvement in Math.
• Midlothian HS - TSI in ELA and Math.

2008 Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS)

Average ACT and SAT Scores

Student Enrollment
Updated Weekly: 6/4/09

Campus # of Students J.A. Vitovsky 556 J.R. Irvin 293 Longbranch 747 LaRue Miller 626 Mt. Peak 516 T.E. Baxter 570 Frank Seale MS 781 Walnut Grove MS 930 High School 2125 Total 7144      Detailed Report

MISD district area is 112 sq. miles, larger than Duncanville (29), Desoto (22), Cedar Hill (42) combined. MISD is larger than Mansfield ISD, which has 94 sq. miles. Out of 166 school districts with 5,000+ students, MISD is ranked the 22nd fastest growing district in TX.