MIDLOTHIAN ISD

What MIDLOTHIAN ISD does

Midlothian Independent School District (MISD) is a public K-12 school district headquartered in Midlothian, Texas, approximately 25 miles southwest of Dallas in northwest Ellis County, covering 112 square miles. Founded in 1906, the district serves more than 11,000 students across 14 campuses — 2 high schools, 3 middle schools, 8 elementary schools, and The MILE (a dedicated Career & Technical Education center) — supported by 1,350+ staff. MISD operates as a fast-growth district with structured geographic enrollment zones, offering a comprehensive educational ecosystem that includes advanced academics (AP courses, LEAP Academy for gifted students), dual-credit partnerships with Texas State Technical College and Region 10 Education Service Center, fine arts programs, athletics, virtual learning, and specialized services (special education, bilingual/ESL, Section 504, dyslexia services).

The district's technology infrastructure is built on standard K-12 administrative platforms: Canvas LMS for virtual learning, Skyward for student and employee information management, ClassLink for single sign-on, Eduphoria for data management, and Finalsite for the district website. Operational integrations include Versatrans for bus routing, SMARTtag for student transportation tracking, Rank ONE for athletics management, Nutrislice for cafeteria menus, and STOP IT Solutions for anonymous safety reporting. MISD holds full accreditation from the Texas Education Agency and operates under District of Innovation designation, which provides operational flexibility. Recent external recognition includes Newsweek's Best High Schools lists for 2025 and 2025-2026, and Best Elementary Schools 2026.

As an independent school district (a government entity, not a corporation), MISD is governed by an elected seven-member Board of Trustees and funded primarily through local property taxes and Texas state funding. The 2024-25 adopted overall tax rate is $1.1069 ($0.6969 for Maintenance & Operations, $0.41 for Interest & Sinking), and the district provides a 10% local homestead exemption. Revenue streams include M&O property taxes, state per-student basic allotment ($6,160 per student), Golden Pennies state/local funding, I&S debt service taxes, and federal grants (ESSA Consolidated, Title I, Special Education, McKinney-Vento). The district faces a $5.7M FY2024-25 budget shortfall and is pursuing revenue enhancement through a November 2024 Voter-Approval Tax Rate Election and a proposed Bond 2025 Election with propositions for Growth & Existing Schools, CTE, and Technology Devices. Superintendent Dr. David Belding, appointed in October 2023, has overseen strategic debt refinancing yielding $111M+ in taxpayer savings over 9 years.

Name

MIDLOTHIAN ISD

Legal name

Midlothian Independent School District

Website

https://midlothianisd.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Midlothian Independent School District is a public K-12 school district in Ellis County, Texas, serving more than 11,000 students across 14 campuses (2 high schools, 3 middle schools, 8 elementary schools, and a CTE center) with 1,350+ staff.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Career & Technical Education (CTE) Centers & Programs (EDAJAAAJ), District Student Services Administration (Special Ed, Counseling, Health) (EDADABAJ)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• Career technical education
• Advanced academics programs
• Special education services
• Student transportation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Midlothian

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Property Tax Revenue (M&O): Maintenance and Operations tax revenue from local property taxes. The district's adopted 2024-25 overall tax rate is $1.1069, with $0.6969 allocated to M&O. District provides 10% local homestead exemption.
2. State Funding (Basic Allotment): State funding based on per-student basic allotment of $6,160. Golden Pennies generate additional state and local funding not subject to state recapture. November 2024 VATRE would unlock approximately $1.8 million in new state revenue.
3. Bond/Interest & Sinking (I&S) Tax: Debt service taxes for capital projects. I&S rate decreased from $0.44 to $0.41, which offsets proposed M&O increase for net-zero tax rate change.
4. Federal Grants: ESSA Consolidated Federal Grant funding and other federal education programs including Title I, Special Education, and McKinney-Vento Homeless Education.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Midlothian ISD operates a public K-12 school district delivering tuition-free academic instruction and student services to more than 11,000 students across 14 campuses (2 high schools, 3 middle schools, 8 elementary schools, and the MILE CTE Center) in Midlothian, Texas. The district provides core academics, Career & Technical Education, Advanced Academics (AP/dual credit/LEAP Academy), Fine Arts, Athletics, Special Education, Bilingual/ESL programs, student transportation, and child nutrition.

Product overview

Midlothian ISD operates as a unified K-12 public school district offering a comprehensive educational ecosystem across 14 campuses (2 high schools, 3 middle schools, 8 elementary schools, and a CTE Center). The district serves more than 11,000 students and 1,350 employees through core academic programs enhanced by specialized offerings including Virtual Learning, Career & Technical Education (CTE) with The MILE career center, Advanced Academics (AP, dual credit, LEAP Academy), Fine Arts (band, choir, theater, debate, dance, visual arts), and Athletics. Supporting services include Specialized Learning (special education, 504, dyslexia), Bilingual/ESL education, Student Transportation (with SMARTtag tracking), Child Nutrition, and health services. The district utilizes integrated platforms including Canvas LMS, Skyward SIS, Classlink SSO, Versatrans routing, and Rank ONE athletics management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• K-12 Public Education Programs Comprehensive K-12 public school education delivered across 14 campuses including 2 high schools, 3 middle schools, 8 elementary schools, and a CTE Center, serving more than 11,000 students in Midlothian, Texas.
• Virtual Learning Online learning option for students with enrollment process, overview information, and FAQ resources, delivered through the Canvas LMS platform.
• Career & Technical Education (CTE) Vocational and career-focused programs including The MILE career exploration center, TSTC partnerships, and industry-relevant training pathways for secondary students.
• Advanced Academics Gifted and talented programs, Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual credit partnerships with colleges, and LEAP Academy for accelerated learners.
• Fine Arts Programs Comprehensive arts education including visual art, band, choir, dance, debate, and theater programs across all school levels.
• Athletics Middle school and high school athletic programs including football, basketball, baseball, and spirit programs, with online ticket sales through the Rank ONE platform.
• Specialized Learning Services Special education, Section 504 accommodations, dyslexia services, and Child Find early intervention programs for students with specialized learning needs.
• Bilingual and ESL Education English language learning programs supporting students through bilingual and ESL education services.
• Student Transportation Services School bus transportation with routing through Versatrans, SMARTtag student tracking, and bus stop finder tools for families.
• Child Nutrition Services Meal services including breakfast, lunch, free and reduced meal programs, and summer meals, managed through the Nutrislice menu platform.
• The MILE Career Center Career exploration and technical training center offering hands-on career pathways and industry certifications in manufacturing, robotics, and innovation.
• LEAP Academy Gifted and talented academy program for potential candidates with an application process and student success stories.

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 11,000 students served across 14 campuses
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Texas State Technical College (TSTC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual credit partnership allowing high school students to earn college credits while in MISD. Part of the district's advanced academics program enabling seamless transition to post-secondary education and career pathways.
• Region 10 Education Service CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional CTE partnership through Region 10 Education Service Center, providing career and technical education resources, professional development, and support services for district CTE programs.
• The MILE (Manufacturing and Innovation Learning Experience)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCareer and technical education center offering programs in manufacturing, robotics, and innovation. Serves as the district's dedicated CTE facility for hands-on technical training.
• Midlothian Education FoundationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNonprofit foundation supporting educational programs and initiatives in the district through fundraising, grants, and community partnerships.
• Community Organizations and Civic GroupsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnerships with local organizations including Lions Club, Development Authority, Youth Football League, Sports Association, and PTO groups supporting school activities and student development.
• Texas Education Agency (TEA)coreOthersState education agency providing basic per-student allotment funding ($6,160 per student) and regulatory oversight. MISD is not currently subject to state recapture but anticipates potential future recapture status.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Aubrey ISD: Fast-growth North Texas public K-12 district of comparable scale where Superintendent Belding previously led and executed two bond programs totaling $436.9M. Closely comparable on geography, growth profile, and operational scale.
• Waxahachie ISD: Adjacent Ellis County, TX public K-12 district of similar enrollment scale (also a fast-growth district in the DFW corridor), making it the closest geographic and demographic peer.
• Mansfield ISD: Large, fast-growth DFW-area public K-12 district serving a comparable suburban/residential demographic. Similar program breadth (CTE, fine arts, athletics) and similar voter-approved bond-driven expansion model.
• Red Oak ISD: Ellis County, TX public K-12 district with overlapping attendance zones and similar growth dynamics in the southern DFW metroplex. Direct competitor for student enrollment.
• Cedar Hill ISD: DFW-area public K-12 district of comparable size with a similar fast-growth, suburban enrollment profile and similar reliance on local property tax funding dynamics.
• Crowley ISD: DFW-area public K-12 district of comparable scale and growth profile, with overlapping student demographics and parallel bond-driven capital programs.
• Burleson ISD: DFW-area public K-12 district similar in size, growth trajectory, and operational structure, competing for the same family demographic relocating into southwest DFW.
• Argyle ISD: North Texas fast-growth public K-12 district with similar enrollment trajectory, property-wealth funding dynamics, and District of Innovation positioning comparable to MISD.
• Prosper ISD: One of the fastest-growing public K-12 districts in Texas, serving a similar high-growth DFW-area demographic with comparable program breadth and bond-driven expansion model.
• Forney ISD: DFW-area public K-12 district with comparable enrollment size, fast-growth suburban demographic, and similar reliance on Golden Pennies/VATRE mechanisms for funding.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/midlothianisd
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/MidlothianISD
• Facebookfacebook.com/MidloISD
• Instagraminstagram.com/midlothianisd

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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