Education

Mission Consolidated Independent School District
Mission CISD encompasses about 41 square miles tucked along the Texas/Mexico border in the Lower Rio Grande Valley of Texas.  We serve over 15,500 students in the cities of Mission, Alton and Palmhurst.  The district employs just about 2,300 dedicated people who are ready to meet the needs of our students as they strive for excellence.
Mission CISD serves students through two high schools, four junior high schools, 14 elementary schools, a Newcomers Academy and an alternative campus for students considered to be at risk.
We have a proud tradition of excellence that continues today.  Several campuses have been National Title I winners or Blue Ribbon School winners.  Statewide organizations have honored several campuses, ranking them among the best in the state.  Our college-readiness efforts have resulted in an increase in the number of our graduates pursuing post-secondary education.
Mission CISD is recognized as a leader in public education.  We strive to provide our students with a quality, well-rounded education that prepares students for future success in post-secondary education or in a chosen career path.  Our focus on college and career readiness was there long before it became a popular educational buzz-phrase.  Teachers also draw upon the latest multi-media advances and technology as they provide their lessons.
Students have the opportunity to enroll in a challenging and rigorous curriculum through the Advanced Placement (AP) program.  The district offers Pre-AP and AP courses in English, Math, Social Studies, Science, and Spanish in grades 7-12.  Qualifying high school students can also begin earning college credit through concurrent enrollment courses with the University of Texas-Pan American and South Texas College.  A Newcomers Academy for grades 2-5 offers students who are new to this country the specialized curriculum they need to help them succeed in junior high and high school.  Career and Technical Education programs enable students to graduate from high school with professional certifications or even with an Associate’s Degree.
The wide range of educational programs offered to students also includes: Open Enrollment Pre-k Program, Bilingual Education, Special Education Services, Values First Initiative, After-school Programs, Migrant Services, Adult Education, Texas Pre-freshmen Engineering Program, Tech Prep, and Gifted and Talented.  Recent initiatives have increased mentoring support of students at-risk.  College readiness course requirements are designed to make sure every graduate has completed financial aid applications, college entrance applications; as well as to provide students with guidance on entrance test prep, interview skills and college entrance essay writing skills.  Our college readiness efforts have resulted in growing partnerships with area universities and colleges to improve the college-going culture in our students, beginning at the elementary level.

1201 Bryce Drive
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 580-5000

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