Maude Mae Kirchner Elementary is part of the Eagle Pass ISD, located on Hwy 277, 1 1⁄2 miles east of the Rio Grande River and 18 miles northwest of Eagle Pass in the Quemado Valley of Maverick County. In 1897, Quemado had a one-teacher school and was later renamed M. M. Kirchner Elementary in 1981; honoring a beloved educator who had taught these students for over four decades. 

The school currently provides both general education and special education services to about 100 students from Pre-K through 6th grade. Our school's population is 99% Hispanic of who mostly speak English but do speak to some family members in Spanish and 1% is White. 

Job opportunities available to community members consist of farms which grow hay and pecans, a couple of diners which serve the locals, the county water district and M.M. Kirchner Elementary. 

Quemado Valley currently holds a population of about 1,183 citizens. Most families must commute to Del Rio, Texas or Eagle Pass, Texas for work and/or groceries. 

M. M. Kirchner Elementary’s moral and ethical fundamental beliefs are the core values that move an organization to commit itself to a specific mission and provide the moral and ethical priorities that guide all of the organization’s activities and success.

Excellence and equity in student performance are achievable by all students. We provide equitable academic and socio-emotional student support among high expectations for all our students to ensure that every child becomes a responsible, productive citizen regardless of race, gender, economic or social background, or unique developmental needs. We provide an orderly, safe, and clean environment to our students. We believe in a proactive and problem-solving school culture. 

Since we are a small school, interdependence of school personnel, (teachers, custodians, paraprofessionals, counselor, administrator) plays a vital role in the creation and maintenance of a climate conducive to effective teaching and learning.