Midlothian ISD Schools 2026: A B District Where Both High Schools Are A-Rated
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| School | Level | TEA Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midlothian High School | High (9-12) | A (94) | 2,052 students, zoned |
| Midlothian Heritage High School | High (9-12) | A (94) | 1,772 students, rose from a B this year |
| Walnut Grove Middle | Middle (6-8) | A (91) | 1,030 students |
| Jean Coleman Elementary | Elem (K-5) | A (92) | Highest-scoring elementary |
| Earl & Marthalu Dieterich Middle | Middle (6-8) | A (90) | 1,006 students |
| Dolores McClatchey Elementary | Elem (K-5) | A (90) | 565 students |
| Frank Seale Middle | Middle (6-8) | C (75) | 746 students |
Top 7 by TEA score. Ratings: TEA 2025-26 Accountability (released Aug 2026). Full list in the comparison tool below.
Compare Midlothian ISD Campuses
Pick a level, then two campuses. All data from TEA 2025-26 Accountability.
Data: TEA 2025-26 Accountability Ratings (released Aug 2026). Enrollment: TEA 2025-26.
Both Midlothian High Schools Are A-Rated
Midlothian ISD runs two comprehensive high schools, and both earned an A in TEA's 2025-26 release, each at score 94. Midlothian Heritage rose from a B this year to join Midlothian High. Which one a student attends depends on home address, so verify the zone before you buy.
Unlike larger districts with a mix of magnet, collegiate, and alternative campuses, Midlothian keeps it simple: two zoned high schools, both strong. That makes the buying decision cleaner. You are not chasing an application-only magnet to reach an A-rated high school.
- Midlothian High School: A-rated, score 94, 2,052 students. The original comprehensive high school, near central Midlothian.
- Midlothian Heritage High School: A-rated, score 94, 1,772 students. Rose from a B (89) in 2024-25. The newer of the two, serving the district's fast-growing north and west.
Your zoned high school depends on your home address. Midlothian is growing quickly, so confirm current boundaries with the district before buying.
Midlothian High earned a TEA distinction for Academic Achievement in Mathematics in the most recent cycle. Both campuses feed from the district's three middle schools.
Middle and Elementary Schools
Two of Midlothian's three middle schools earned an A in 2025-26: Walnut Grove (91) and Dieterich (90). At the elementary level, Jean Coleman (92) and Dolores McClatchey (90) earned A ratings. No Midlothian campus rated below a C.
Middle Schools (Grades 6-8)
- Walnut Grove Middle: A rating, score 91, 1,030 students.
- Earl & Marthalu Dieterich Middle: A rating, score 90, 1,006 students.
- Frank Seale Middle: C rating, score 75, 746 students. Earned TEA distinctions for Academic Growth and Postsecondary Readiness in a recent cycle despite the overall C.
Elementary Schools (Grades K-5)
- Jean Coleman Elementary: A rating, score 92. The top-scoring elementary in the district.
- Dolores McClatchey Elementary: A rating, score 90.
- Longbranch Elementary: B rating, score 88.
- LaRue Miller Elementary: B rating, score 87.
- T E Baxter Elementary: B rating, score 80. Earned a TEA distinction for Closing the Gaps.
- Mt Peak Elementary: C rating, score 79.
- J A Vitovsky Elementary: C rating, score 78.
- Irvin Elementary: C rating, score 76.
The spread is tight. Even the district's lowest-rated campuses sit in the mid-70s (a C), and there is no D or F campus anywhere in Midlothian ISD. That is unusual for a fast-growing district and is one reason families relocating to South DFW put Midlothian on the list.
The District Rating, and What It Means
Midlothian ISD earned a B at score 89 in the TEA 2025-26 ratings, up from 87 the prior year. All three of its accountability domains landed in a B: Student Achievement at 89, School Progress at 81, and Closing the Gaps at 88.
2025-26 Ratings Snapshot
- High schools: 2 A (both of them, after Heritage rose from a B)
- Middle schools: 2 A (Walnut Grove, Dieterich) + 1 C
- Elementary: 2 A + 3 B + 3 C
- District total: 6 of 13 campuses earned an A, none below a C
Midlothian is one of the fastest-growing districts in the region. Enrollment sits around 11,500 students across 13 campuses, and roughly 29% of students are economically disadvantaged, lower than most neighboring districts. New campuses are being planned as master-planned communities like BridgeWater and Goodland fill in.
Why Families Choose Midlothian for Schools
Midlothian sits about 25 miles south of Dallas in Ellis County. It has grown more than 33% since 2020, and much of that growth is families moving out for newer homes, more land, and consistent schools. Three things come up most often with buyers:
- Lower property taxes than Tarrant County suburbs. The Midlothian ISD tax rate is $1.0708 per $100 (2025-26), and the combined rate lands around $2.10 per $100, roughly $0.15 lower than Mansfield. On a $400,000 home that is about $600 a year before exemptions.
- New construction with strong zoned schools. Master-planned communities like BridgeWater (960 acres), Redden Farms, MidTowne, and the Goodland development are selling now, most zoned to Midlothian ISD, with new campuses planned inside them.
- A tight rating spread. Both high schools A, four other A campuses, and nothing below a C means the "which zone do I need" question is lower-stakes here than in districts with a wide A-to-F range.
The tradeoff most residents name is the commute. Downtown Dallas is a 25 to 35 minute drive off-peak and 40 to 50 minutes in rush hour. If a short commute is your top priority, weigh that against the schools and the price per square foot.
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Book a ConsultationMidlothian ISD vs. Nearby Districts
South DFW families often weigh Midlothian against Mansfield, Waxahachie, and Cedar Hill. Here is the honest 2025-26 district picture.
| District | 2025-26 TEA Rating | Students | A-Rated High Schools |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midlothian ISD | B (89) | 11,537 | 2 of 2 |
| Mansfield ISD | B (87) | 34,733 | 8 of 8 |
| Waxahachie ISD | B (80) | 11,092 | 2 (incl. Global magnet) |
| Cedar Hill ISD | C (72) | 5,876 | 1 (Collegiate magnet) |
Ratings sourced from TEA 2025-26 Academic Accountability (released Aug 2026). Cross-check with txschools.gov before committing.
Midlothian and Mansfield both hold a B, and both are strong at the high school level. Mansfield is the larger district with more campuses and choice programs; Midlothian is smaller, newer, and has a tighter rating spread with lower taxes. For a deeper head-to-head, read Mansfield vs. Midlothian.
A Local Realtor's Perspective
“Midlothian is the easy district to explain to buyers. Both high schools are A-rated, nothing is below a C, and the taxes run lower than Tarrant County. The real work is matching a family to the right community and confirming the zone, because Midlothian is growing fast and boundaries shift as new schools open.”
Silvia Poulin
Modern Feather Realty Group
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Midlothian ISD a good school district?
Midlothian ISD earned a B (score 89) from TEA in 2025-26, up from 87. Both high schools are A-rated, 6 of 13 campuses earned an A, and no campus rated below a C. It serves about 11,537 students in Ellis County.
How many Midlothian ISD schools are A-rated?
Six of Midlothian ISD's 13 rated campuses earned an A in TEA's 2025-26 release: both high schools (Midlothian High and Midlothian Heritage, each 94), two middle schools (Walnut Grove 91, Dieterich 90), and two elementaries (Jean Coleman 92, Dolores McClatchey 90).
How many high schools does Midlothian ISD have?
Two: Midlothian High School and Midlothian Heritage High School. Both earned an A at score 94 in the TEA 2025-26 ratings. Heritage rose from a B (89) the prior year. Which one a student attends is based on home address.
What is the best elementary school in Midlothian ISD?
By TEA 2025-26 score, Jean Coleman Elementary is the highest-rated at A (92), followed by Dolores McClatchey Elementary at A (90). Three more elementaries earned a B and three earned a C. No Midlothian elementary rated below a C.
What county is Midlothian, TX in?
Midlothian is in Ellis County, about 25 miles south of Dallas. Property taxes are collected by Ellis County. The Midlothian ISD tax rate is $1.0708 per $100 (2025-26), and the combined rate is around $2.10 per $100.
How do I find which Midlothian ISD school my address is zoned for?
Use the attendance-zone lookup on the Midlothian ISD website (midlothianisd.org) to see your zoned elementary, middle, and high school. Midlothian is growing quickly and adding campuses, so verify current boundaries before buying, especially in newer communities.
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