Editing Midlothian, Texas (section)

==Education==

=== Primary and secondary education ===

Primary and secondary education in the majority of the municipality is provided by the [[Midlothian Independent School District]] (MISD),<ref name=CensusSDMap2020Ellis>{{cite web|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st48_tx/schooldistrict_maps/c48139_ellis/DC20SD_C48139.pdf|title=2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Ellis County, TX|publisher=[[U.S. Census Bureau]]|access-date=2024-09-26}}</ref> which encompasses an area around {{convert|112|sqmi}}. MISD conducts programs for kindergarten through grade 12 and employs roughly 850 employees. MISD has nine school campuses (six are elementary schools with grades K–5) with 461 teachers and an enrollment of 7,564 for the 2012–2013 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16 to 1.

MISD students have historically excelled in a number of extracurricular activities. At [[Midlothian High School (Texas)|Midlothian High School]], called the "Panthers", students have been awarded numerous times in agricultural problem-solvers competitions, and high-quality music organizations. The Midlothian High School baseball, soccer, and softball teams are often seen in the 5A playoff bracket. A $14,000,000 multipurpose athletic stadium was constructed in 2006. The second high school is [[Midlothian Heritage High School]], as they compete in 4A for sports and extracurricular activities. They will be moved up to 5A for the 2022–2023 school year.

Midlothian had two National Merit finalists in 2006, 2007, and 2008.{{citation needed|date=August 2019}}

Some parts of the city extend into the [[Waxahachie Independent School District]],<ref name=CensusSDMap2020Ellis/> which operates [[Waxahachie High School]].

=== Higher education ===

Higher education opportunities are also readily available in Midlothian. On April 25, 2012, the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board approved the establishment of a multi-institutional teaching center (MITC) in Midlothian known as the Midlothian Higher Education Center (MHEC). As one of only nine MITCs in Texas, the MHEC is a partnership consisting of Navarro College-Midlothian, Tarleton State University, Texas A&M University-Commerce, and  University of North Texas-Dallas. The collaboration between the four institutions provides area students the ability to complete baccalaureate and graduate degree programs at Navarro College's Midlothian campus.