Summary:
The Menard Independent School District (Isd) is a small, rural Texas district serving 264 students across two schools: Menard Elementary/Jh (Pre-K through 8th grade) and Menard High School (9th through 12th grade). The district earns a 3-star rating and ranks in the 62nd percentile statewide, with very small class sizes and high per-student spending that create an environment for personalized learning.
Menard High School is the clear standout, boasting a perfect 100% graduation rate and a 0% dropout rate. It consistently outperforms state averages in English I Reading (66.67% vs. 55.43%), English II Reading (70% vs. 59.88%), and U.S. History (89.47% vs. 70.17%), earning a 3 or 4-star rating in recent years. However, it struggles in STEM subjects, falling below state averages in Algebra I (44.44% vs. 54.03%) and Biology (44.44% vs. 70.51%). In contrast, Menard Elementary/Jh presents a more mixed picture, with strong 4th Grade Reading (70% vs. 53.04% state) and 8th Grade Reading (61.9% vs. 58.69% state), but significant challenges in mathematics across all grade levels, including 3rd Grade Math (21.43% vs. 44.33% state) and 6th Grade Math (26.67% vs. 38.57% state).
A key takeaway is the district's systemic "math problem," with both schools falling below state averages in math, suggesting a need for curriculum or instructional improvements starting in early grades. The elementary school also shows year-over-year test score volatility due to its small class sizes, where a few students can dramatically shift percentages. Interestingly, while Menard High School excels in U.S. History, Menard Elementary/Jh struggles with 8th Grade Social Studies (19.05% vs. 31.69% state), highlighting inconsistent instruction between the two schools. Overall, the district offers strong English and history programs at the high school level, but families should be aware of the math challenges that persist from elementary through high school.
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