Muenster Elementary School serves 294 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Muenster Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 294 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Muenster Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Muenster Elementary School's student population of 294 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
294 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Muenster Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Muenster Elementary School is 0.17, 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
#328 out of 8079 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
6%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
91%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Muenster Elementary School's ranking?
Muenster Elementary School is ranked #328 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Muenster Elementary School?
294 students attend Muenster Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Muenster Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Muenster Elementary School?
Muenster Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Muenster Elementary School offer ?
Muenster Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Muenster Elementary School part of?
Muenster Elementary School is part of Muenster Independent School District.
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