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Menard Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 264 students in Menard Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Menard Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
2 Schools
9,283 Schools
# Students
264 Students
5,544,466 Students
# Teachers
25 Teachers
369,214 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Menard Independent School District, which is ranked #447 of all 1,194 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#409 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
51%
54%
% Black
1%
13%
% White
47%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,174 is higher than the state median of $13,352. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,492 is higher than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,174
$13,352
Spending / Student
$20,492
$14,079
Best Menard Independent School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Menard High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
401 W Travis St
Menard, TX 76859
(325) 396-2513
Menard, TX 76859
(325) 396-2513
Gr: 9-12 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Menard Elementary/jh
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
301 Gay St
Menard, TX 76859
(325) 396-2348
Menard, TX 76859
(325) 396-2348
Gr: PK-8 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Menard Independent School District?
Menard Independent School District manages 2 public schools serving 264 students.
What is the rank of Menard Independent School District?
Menard Independent School District is ranked #447 out of 1,194 school districts in Texas (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Menard Independent School District?
51% of Menard Independent School District students are Hispanic, 47% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Menard Independent School District?
Menard Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Menard Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,492 is higher than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
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