Summary:
The city of Menard, Texas is home to two schools: Menard Elementary/JH and Menard High School, both part of the Menard Independent School District (ISD). Based on the available data, Menard High School appears to be the stronger performing school, with higher academic achievement, graduation rates, and resource allocation compared to Menard Elementary/JH.
Menard High School boasts a higher statewide ranking, better test scores, and a 94.4% 4-year graduation rate, outperforming Menard Elementary/JH across most academic metrics. Both schools have very low dropout rates, a positive indicator of student retention and success. However, the high percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients at both schools (over 65%) suggests a relatively low-income student population, which may present challenges in terms of academic resources and support.
While Menard High School spends significantly more per student ($22,193) compared to Menard Elementary/JH ($16,558), both schools maintain relatively low student-teacher ratios, with Menard High School having a slightly better ratio of 9.3 students per teacher compared to 11.3 at Menard Elementary/JH. The racial demographics of the two schools also differ, with Menard High School having a higher percentage of White students (60.22%) compared to Menard Elementary/JH (47.18%).
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