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14 schools in MIDLOTHIAN ISD

Texas · 11,356 students · 3 cities

MIDLOTHIAN ISD operates 14 public K-12 schools in Texas, enrolling about 11,356 students between them (8 elementary, 3 middle, and 3 high).

4-year change in MIDLOTHIAN ISD

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
11,356
+1,518 (+15%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
14
+2 (+17%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How MIDLOTHIAN ISD ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn TexasIn the US
State test proficiency
ranked highest first
58.2%#106 of 667N/A
Enrollment
ranked largest first
11,356#116 of 760#791 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
14#129 of 760N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
16.7:1#684 of 758#6,941 of 9,044
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
28.3%#703 of 750#6,785 of 8,164
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
63.1%#126 of 557#1,259 of 6,853
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.

Inside MIDLOTHIAN ISD

State test results across the district's 13 scored schools run from Midlothian Heritage High School at 66.4% proficient to J A Vitovsky Elementary School at 40.5%, a gap of 25.9 points. That is the 160th widest gap among 352 Texas districts with four or more scored schools.

Since 2017-18, the 11 district schools that reported both years went from 8,872 to 9,695 students (up 9%) and from 550 to 588 full-time teachers (up 7%), as of 2024-25.

Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
MIDLOTHIAN H SMidlothianHigh09-121,976
MIDLOTHIAN HERITAGE H SMidlothianHigh09-121,760
WALNUT GROVE MIDDLEMidlothianMiddle06-081,012
EARL & MARTHALU DIETERICH MIDDLEMidlothianMiddle06-08989
FRANK SEALE MIDDLEMidlothianMiddle06-08726
LONGBRANCH ELMidlothianElementaryPK-05686
JEAN COLEMAN ELMidlothianElementaryPK-05671
J A VITOVSKY ELMidlothianElementaryPK-05658
IRVIN ELMidlothianElementaryPK-05611
DOLORES MCCLATCHEY ELOvillaElementaryPK-05605
T E BAXTER ELMidlothianElementaryPK-05594
MT PEAK ELMidlothianElementaryPK-05567
LARUE MILLER ELMidlothianElementaryPK-05500
ELLIS CO JJAEPWaxahachieHigh10-101

About MIDLOTHIAN ISD

MIDLOTHIAN ISD is a compact public-school district in Texas. The district maintains 14 schools and teaches approximately 11,356 students.

On the school-mix side, MIDLOTHIAN ISD spans 8 elementary, 3 middle, and 3 high schools.

On a per-school basis, MIDLOTHIAN ISD runs about 811 students per school, 34% meaningfully above the state mean of roughly 606.

Trend over the past 4 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 11,356 students, climbed 15% from the 9,838 reported in SY 2020-21. Over that span, MIDLOTHIAN ISD gained 2 schools, going from 12 to 14.

On this page, the community for MIDLOTHIAN ISD discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools does MIDLOTHIAN ISD run?
MIDLOTHIAN ISD has 14 public schools with a combined enrollment of about 11,356 students in Texas.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in MIDLOTHIAN ISD?
MIDLOTHIAN ISD includes 8 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 3 high schools.
What is the largest school in MIDLOTHIAN ISD?
MIDLOTHIAN H S is the largest public school in MIDLOTHIAN ISD by enrollment, with approximately 1,976 students.
What grade levels does MIDLOTHIAN ISD serve?
MIDLOTHIAN ISD serves students from pre-K through grade 12 across 14 schools.
What cities does MIDLOTHIAN ISD serve?
MIDLOTHIAN ISD operates schools in Midlothian, Ovilla, Waxahachie across Texas.