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Schools in Muenster · Muenster Independent School District

Muenster’s public schools outscore almost every Texas district

Math proficiency in Muenster’s districts is 72%, above the Texas average (41%). The grade covers the public school district serving Muenster, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Texas, not nationally.

K–12Where will my kid go?

From Texas state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
77%
▲ 26 pts vs TX 51%
2021–22
Math proficiency
72%
▲ 31 pts vs TX 41%
2021–22
Spent per student
$12.8K
▼ 0% vs TX $12.8K
FY2024
Students per teacher
12.6
TX 14.9 · smaller classes
Schools in town
3
570 students on the public path
In brief

Muenster’s schools, in brief

Above the state on tests

Reading proficiency is 77% and math 72% in spring 2022, against 51% and 41% statewide. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $12,768 per student, against $12,815 across Texas (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one middle school

From grade 7 the district’s path is Muenster H S. Enrollment is up 9% since 2020–21. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

Sacred Heart Catholic School (private) is in town. Every school ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Muenster’s grade

A+ Test scores

A+: better than 99% of Texas school districts. Test scores are above the Texas average; there is no graduation rate to add.

Texas school districts we grade (1,191)Better than 99%
Lower resultsHigher results
Texas towns with similar household incomes (535)Better than 99%
A firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 276 test results wouldn’t change the letter. The tests are from spring 2022, when 100% of Muenster’s students in the tested grades sat them (276 in math, 277 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Muenster, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
PK–6Muenster ElMuenster Independent School DistrictA+
7–12Muenster H SMuenster Independent School DistrictA

Muenster’s public schools are run by Muenster Independent School District. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Muenster Independent School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 2 schools · 570 students, up 9% since 2020–21 · 12.6 per teacher (TX 14.9)
$12,768TX $12,815 · FY2024
A+
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading77%
State average 51.1% · 277 students tested
Math72%
State average 40.9% · 276 students tested

Muenster vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Texas towns that share Muenster’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
MuensterA+Muenster Independent

Every school in Muenster

3 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Texas’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Muensterby address
Muenster El
Elementary · Grades PK–6
A+
311 students15:1Rate it →
Muenster H S
High · Grades 7–12
A
259 students11:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
Sacred Heart Catholic School
Grades PK–12
Private · Catholic
191 students5:1Rate it →

1 duplicate private-school records merged.

Questions about Muenster’s schools

Are Muenster’s schools good?

By Texas’s own tests, yes: the public schools Muenster children attend outscore 99% of Texas’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A+ Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 99%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Muenster in?

Muenster Independent School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 570 students in 2 schools (2024–25).

How much does Muenster spend per student?

$12,768 in Muenster Independent School District (FY2024), against $12,815 across Texas. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in Muenster?

Yes: Sacred Heart Catholic School (Catholic, grades PK–12, 191 students).

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What Muenster families are saying about school.

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Texas. Stars are from neighbors.