Summary:
The 76859 zip code area is home to two schools, Menard Elementary/JH and Menard High School, both part of the Menard Independent School District (ISD). While Menard Elementary/JH has more average performance, Menard High School stands out as a top-performing school, ranking in the top 22% of Texas high schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Menard High School boasts a strong 94.4% 4-year graduation rate and outperforms the state average on STAAR end-of-course exams across multiple subjects, including Algebra I, English I/II, and U.S. History. In contrast, Menard Elementary/JH struggles academically, with proficiency rates well below the state average in reading and math. This disparity in performance may be influenced by the high rates of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch at both schools, suggesting the community faces significant economic challenges.
The data also reveals differences in spending per student, with Menard High School spending $22,193 per student compared to $16,558 per student at Menard Elementary/JH. This could be due to factors like more specialized coursework, facilities, or staffing at the high school level. Overall, the analysis highlights the strengths of Menard High School and the areas for improvement at Menard Elementary/JH, while providing insights into the socioeconomic factors that may be influencing academic outcomes in this school district.
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