Summary:
Zip code 76859 in Menard, Texas, is served by two public schools within the Menard Independent School District (Isd), a small, rural district with a total enrollment of 264 students spanning pre-kindergarten through 12th grade.
Menard High School is the standout school in the area, consistently ranking in the top 30% of Texas high schools. It boasts a perfect 100% graduation rate and a 0% dropout rate, supported by an exceptionally low student-teacher ratio of 6.6:1 and high per-pupil spending of $22,193. The high school significantly outperforms state averages in English I and II Reading and achieves an exceptional 89.47% proficiency rate in U.S. History. In contrast, Menard Elementary/Jh shows more inconsistent overall rankings but demonstrates notable strengths in Reading, with 4th and 8th graders exceeding state averages and 6th graders achieving a remarkable 91.67% proficiency rate in 2024-2025. However, the elementary/junior high struggles consistently in Math and Science, with every grade level scoring below the state average in Math during the 2025-2026 school year.
The district's small size creates a "cohort effect," where the performance of a single class of 15-20 students can dramatically swing year-over-year metrics, particularly at the elementary/junior high level. While 61.54% of elementary/junior high students and 50% of high school students are economically disadvantaged, both schools maintain a 0% dropout rate. The high school's strong academic trajectory and personalized learning environment contrast with the elementary/junior high's volatility, making the high school the clear choice for families prioritizing consistent, top-tier academic performance in this rural community.
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