Monahans-Wickett-Pyote Independent School District

606 S Betty Ave
Monahans, TX 79756-5018
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 632 students in Monahans-Wickett-Pyote Independent School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public high schools in Texas.
Public High Schools in Monahans-Wickett-Pyote Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Public High School in Monahans-Wickett-Pyote Independent School District have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Monahans High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,557 Schools
# Students
2,181 Students
1,886,103 Students
# Teachers
127 Teachers
125,093 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Monahans-Wickett-Pyote Independent School District, which is ranked #847 of all 1,193 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 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#822 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

36%
44%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

44%
51%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

36%
46%
(21-22)
≥95%
90%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

(2022-23)
25.7%
23%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.47
0.64

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
68%
53%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
3%
13%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% White
27%
26%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,425 is higher than the state median of $15,449. The school district revenue/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $33,093 is higher than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has declined by 22% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$40 MM
$85,353 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$72 MM
$91,739 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$18,425
$15,449

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$33,093
$16,605

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Monahans-Wickett-Pyote Independent School District Public High Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Monahans Educational Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
813 S Alice
Monahans, TX 79756
(432) 943-2019
Gr: 12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #22.
Monahans High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
809 S Betty St
Monahans, TX 79756
(432) 943-2519
Gr: 9-12 | 624 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 72%

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,181 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • : ≥95% (Top 50% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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