Serving 3,275 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Mineral Wells Schools 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 is 20% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 3,275 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mineral Wells High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire district, covering approximately 129.1 square miles in Mineral Wells, TX. Parents can expect a typical drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the average distance from the school to the zone's edge being about 6.8 miles, and the furthest edge reaching up to 10.6 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mineral Wells Schools ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Mineral Wells Schools's student population of 3,275 students has grown by 297% over five school years.
The teacher population of 214 teachers has grown by 214% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
3,275 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
214 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mineral Wells Schools ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mineral Wells Schools is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7710 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
42%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
50%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.9%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mineral Wells Schools's ranking?
Mineral Wells Schools is ranked #7710 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mineral Wells Schools?
The graduation rate of Mineral Wells Schools is 95%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend Mineral Wells Schools?
3,275 students attend Mineral Wells Schools.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Mineral Wells Schools students are White, 42% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mineral Wells Schools?
Mineral Wells Schools has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mineral Wells Schools offer ?
Mineral Wells Schools offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Mineral Wells Schools part of?
Mineral Wells Schools is part of Mineral Wells Independent School District.
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