Serving 152 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Menard Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-44% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
152 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)40-44%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)35-39%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
45%
53%
Black
1%
13%
White
53%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% TX state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% TX state average).
How many students attend Menard Elementary School?
152 students attend Menard Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Menard Elementary School students are White, 45% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Menard Elementary School?
Menard Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Menard Elementary School offer ?
Menard Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Menard Elementary School part of?
Menard Elementary School is part of Menard Independent School District.
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