Menard Independent School District

221 E San Saba
Menard, TX 76859-0729
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

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 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 92 students in Menard Independent School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public high schools in Texas.
Public High School in Menard Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Public High School in Menard Independent School District have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Menard High School, with ≥80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,552 Schools
# Students
287 Students
1,864,677 Students
# Teachers
23 Teachers
125,506 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Menard Independent School District, which is ranked #448 of all 1,196 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.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#409 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 50%)
41%
44%
60-64%
51%
40-44%
46%
(21-22)
≥80%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.53
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
47%
53%
% Black
1%
13%
% White
50%
26%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,638 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,850 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,638
$13,387
Spending / Student
$18,850
$14,116

Best Menard Independent School District Public High Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Menard High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
401 W Travis St
Menard, TX 76859
(325) 396-2513
Gr: 9-12 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 40%

Recent Articles

Why Single-Sex Public Schools are Growing in Popularity
Why Single-Sex Public Schools are Growing in Popularity
This article examines the growing trend of single-sex public schools in the United States. It explores the potential benefits, research findings, and controversies surrounding gender-specific education, as well as the factors driving its increasing popularity among parents and educators.
When Teachers Cheat: The Standardized Test Controversies
When Teachers Cheat: The Standardized Test Controversies
Teachers across the country are being accused of cheating on standardized tests, using erasers to conveniently change their students’ answers. However, are these teachers driven to cheat because the funding system is flawed?
When Field Trips Turn Deadly: Who is Responsible?
When Field Trips Turn Deadly: Who is Responsible?
Recent deaths during field trips have parents and school officials questioning the safety of these excursions. Learn about these tragedies and what parameters should be in place to ensure a safe field trip.

Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 287 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : ≥80% (Top 50% in TX)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Quick Links