Mission CISD

What Mission CISD does

Mission Consolidated Independent School District (Mission CISD) is a public K-12 school district and government state entity headquartered at 1201 Bryce Drive in Mission, Texas (Hidalgo County), serving students in the Rio Grande Valley. The district operates 14 elementary schools, 4+ junior high schools, and 3 high schools (Mission High School, Veterans Memorial High School, and the early college Mission Collegiate High School located in Alton), with a feeder extension to early childhood via the Crib-to-College initiative. It is funded through a combination of locally adopted property taxes (maintenance and operations) and Texas Education Agency per-pupil state aid based on Average Daily Attendance, and provides tuition-free K-12 education to its enrolled student body of approximately 8,000+ students. Governance is provided by an elected Board of Trustees led by President Dolores 'Loli' Reyna, with Superintendent Dr. Cris King overseeing district administration.

The district's core offering is traditional K-12 public education supplemented by specialized programs including the Mission Collegiate High School early college pathway (enabling students to earn up to two years of free college credit, with a reported 99% College, Career, or Military Ready graduate rate), 22 Career and Technical Education Programs of Study across healthcare, IT, trades, agriculture, business, manufacturing, and public service (1,148 industry-based certifications awarded in 2024-2025), full-day Pre-K3/PK4 programs, special education under Section 504 and MTSS frameworks, fine arts (UIL Sweepstakes-rated mariachi and Division I marching bands), and athletics (UIL district champions in football, nationally ranked volleyball). Supporting technology is standard K-12 administrative: Focus School Software for the student information system and parent portal (replacing the legacy Tyler SIS), ClassLink for single sign-on, the Texas Assessment Management System for STAAR reporting, and Parchment for transcript requests. A 501(c)(3) affiliate, the Education Foundation of Mission CISD, operates separately to channel private donations and event proceeds (including the Annual Superintendent's Golf Tournament) into scholarships, classroom grants, and staff professional development.

Recent strategic activity centers on programmatic and pipeline expansion. Between mid-2025 and early 2026, the district executed the TEA 'B' rating improvement (up an entire letter grade) with four campuses earning 'A' designations; launched Crib-to-College expansion with seven new early learning center partners under MOU; secured a $100,000 Healthcare Internship Fund grant from Workforce Solutions and over $30,000 from Wonderful Citrus for Special Education; launched Mission Possible 2.0 community engagement programming; advanced the Teacher Incentive Allotment and 2026-2027 compensation plan for staff retention; and continued the Texas Strategic Leadership five-year strategic planning initiative in partnership with TEA and Region One Education Service Center.

Name

Mission CISD

Legal name

Mission Consolidated Independent School District

Website

https://mcisd.net

Company type

Public

Founded year

1900

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Mission CISD is a public K-12 school district in Mission, Texas (Hidalgo County) that serves approximately 8,000+ students across 14 elementary, 4+ junior high, and 3 high schools. It delivers tuition-free traditional and specialized education — including early college and CTE pathways — funded through property taxes and Texas Education Agency per-pupil aid.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Special Education Schools & Programs (EDAJAAAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Public Alternative, Continuation & Credit-Recovery Schools (EDAJAAAG)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• Career technical education
• Early college programs
• Pre-kindergarten programs
• Public school services

Headquarters

HQ city

Mission

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Property Tax Revenue: Public school district funded primarily through local property taxes. The district adopts a tax rate annually for maintenance and operations.
2. Education Foundation Donations: 501(c)(3) nonprofit philanthropic organization that raises funds for student scholarships, classroom grants, and staff professional development through events like the Annual Superintendent's Golf Tournament.
3. State Funding: Texas public school district receives per-pupil funding from the Texas Education Agency based on ADA (Average Daily Attendance) and various state aid programs.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Mission CISD operates a public K-12 school district providing free educational services across 14 elementary schools, multiple junior high schools, and three high schools in Mission, Texas. The district delivers standard academic instruction alongside Pre-Kindergarten, dual credit college courses, Advanced Placement classes, 22 Career and Technical Education programs with industry-based certifications, special education, athletics, and fine arts. It also operates Mission Collegiate High School, an early college program where students can earn up to two years of free college tuition while completing their high school diploma.

Product overview

Mission CISD is a public school district offering a comprehensive K-12 education portfolio consisting of traditional school programs (elementary, middle, high schools), specialized academic pathways (Mission Collegiate High School early college program), Career and Technical Education with 22 industry-certified programs, Pre-Kindergarten, and the Education Foundation of Mission CISD nonprofit. The district uses Focus as its unified student information platform for parent/student access. Key initiatives include the Crib-to-College early learning partnership and Mission Possible reading programs. The district serves students across multiple campuses in Mission, Texas, with focus on college/career readiness and community engagement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Mission CISD K-12 Public Schools
• Mission Collegiate High School
• Career and Technical Education (CTE) Programs
• Pre-Kindergarten Program
• Education Foundation of Mission CISD

Quantifiable outcome

• 99% of Mission Collegiate High School students graduate College, Career, or Military Ready
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Texas Department of TransportationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 March 2026Community partner in Shattered Dreams impaired/distracted driving prevention program for Mission CISD students.
• Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 March 2026Community partner providing victim-impact stories and awareness presentations during Shattered Dreams simulation.
• Region One Education Service CentercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 November 2025Region One Education Service Center partners with Mission CISD on the Crib-to-College initiative, providing early childhood education coordination and support. The partnership helps ensure children begin a path that leads to college readiness.
• Totally Kids Learning CenterminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 November 2025Early learning center partner in Mission CISD's Crib-to-College expansion, providing certified Texas PK teachers delivering PK-3 and PK-4 curriculum.
• Valemis Bilingual Learning CenterminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 November 2025Early learning center partner in Mission CISD's Crib-to-College expansion, providing bilingual early childhood education services.
• Kidz Crusade Childcare and Pre-K AcademyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 November 2025Early learning center partner in Mission CISD's Crib-to-College expansion.
• Sharyland Lil Institute, LLCminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 November 2025Early learning center partner in Mission CISD's Crib-to-College expansion.
• A+ Apple Tree AcademyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 November 2025Early learning center partner in Mission CISD's Crib-to-College expansion.
• Shine Bright AcademyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 November 2025Early learning center partner in Mission CISD's Crib-to-College expansion.
• Gingerbread House Learning Center MontessoriminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 November 2025Early learning center partner in Mission CISD's Crib-to-College expansion.
• Boys & Girls Club of MissionminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 October 2025Partnership with Mission CISD to host the district's first girls flag football games for third through fifth-grade students.
• Wonderful CitrusminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 September 2025Awarded over $30,000 to enhance Special Education programs, supporting new initiatives, resources, and services for Mission CISD students.
• Workforce SolutionscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 September 2025Mission CISD received a $100,000 grant from Workforce Solutions to create the Healthcare Internship Fund. The program provides high school students with hands-on experience in healthcare settings, supporting approximately 120 certified health science students across two Mission CISD high school campuses. This partnership strengthens the pipeline of skilled healthcare professionals in the Rio Grande Valley region.
• Scholastic BooksminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 March 2025Collaborated with Mission CISD to create Mission Possible: Hooray for Winter! reading challenge. Students received Winter Break book packs filled with books to enjoy during the holidays.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Sharyland Independent School District: Public K-12 district immediately adjacent to Mission CISD (including in Alton, TX). High-performing district with similar fine arts, athletics, and dual-credit offerings; regularly competes with Mission CISD for enrollment and recognition at the regional/state level.
• Donna Independent School District: Eastern Hidalgo County public K-12 district serving a comparable demographic and socio-economic profile. Operates overlapping programs (Pre-K, CTE, dual credit) within the same RGV funding and accountability framework.
• McAllen Independent School District: Adjacent RGV public K-12 district serving McAllen, TX. Comparable size, demographic profile, and program portfolio (dual credit, CTE, fine arts, athletics). Direct enrollment competitor for Mission-area families on the district boundary.
• Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District: Large neighboring public K-12 district in Hidalgo County serving the Edinburg, TX area. Directly comparable to Mission CISD in funding model (Texas ADA + property tax), student demographics (Rio Grande Valley, predominantly Hispanic), CTE emphasis, and competitive enrollment market.
• Brownsville Independent School District: One of the largest public K-12 districts in the Rio Grande Valley, serving Brownsville, TX. Comparable Texas public school funding model, demographic profile, and program portfolio (CTE, dual credit, fine arts); provides regional scale benchmarking for Mission CISD.
• Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District: Public K-12 district serving Harlingen, TX in Cameron County. Operates a similar Texas public school model with comparable CTE, dual credit, and early college high school programs; functions as a regional peer for accountability comparisons.
• Weslaco Independent School District: Public K-12 district in Hidalgo County east of Mission. Comparable in size and program mix; competes in the same regional labor market for teachers and the same enrollment pool for students.
• Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (PSJA ISD): Neighboring Hidalgo County public K-12 district with similar demographic composition and an established early-college and dual-credit program. Operates in the same competitive enrollment geography as Mission CISD.
• La Joya Independent School District: Western Hidalgo County public K-12 district serving a similarly Latino-majority student population. Operates comparable CTE and dual-credit pathways and competes for the same regional talent pool and grant funding.

Regional players

• Laredo Independent School District: Public K-12 district in neighboring Webb County along the Texas-Mexico border. Comparable bilingual/ESL population, similar TEA accountability pressures, and similar CTE/dropout-recovery programs; serves as a South Texas peer for benchmarking despite not directly competing for Mission CISD students.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/missioncisd
• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/missioncisdtv
• Facebookfacebook.com/MissionCISD
• Instagraminstagram.com/missioncisd

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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