Muenster Independent School District

113 E 7th St
Muenster, TX 76252-0608
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%

Top Rankings

Muenster Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 570 students in Muenster Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Muenster Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
2 Schools
9,273 Schools
# Students
570 Students
5,536,678 Students
# Teachers
45 Teachers
369,015 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Muenster Independent School District, which is ranked #34 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 80% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#36 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 5%)
67%
44%
77%
51%
75-79%
46%
(21-22)
≥80%
90%
(2022-23)
4%
23%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.19
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
6%
54%
% Black
n/a
13%
% White
90%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,398 is higher than the state median of $13,371. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,458 is less than the state median of $14,099. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,398
$13,371
Spending / Student
$12,458
$14,099

Best Muenster Independent School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Muenster Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
912 N Walnut St
Muenster, TX 76252
(940) 759-2281
Gr: PK-6 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Muenster High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
205 E 7th St
Muenster, TX 76252
(940) 759-2281
Gr: 7-12 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Muenster Independent School District?
Muenster Independent School District manages 2 public schools serving 570 students.
What is the rank of Muenster Independent School District?
Muenster Independent School District is ranked #34 out of 1,193 school districts in Texas (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Muenster Independent School District?
90% of Muenster Independent School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Muenster Independent School District?
Muenster Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Muenster Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,458 is less than the state median of $14,099. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 570 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : ≥80% (Top 50% in TX)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 67% (Top 10%)
  • : 77% (Top 5%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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