Mineral Wells ISD School District
School District · Mineral Wells, Texas
Avg Rating
5.4
out of 10
Schools
4
1 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
3,321
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.3:1
Avg Rating
5.4
out of 10
Schools
4
1 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
3,321
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.3:1
How this district compares
Texas rank
#772 of 900
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.0
below Texas avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,736
$1,232 vs Texas median
District size
3,321 students
Much larger than Texas median
The short answer
Mineral Wells ISD ranks #772 of 900 Texas districts by overall school rating. Mineral Wells ISD's schools with real test data average 5.4/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Mineral Wells H S (6.5/10), Mineral Wells EL (5.0/10), and Mineral Wells J H (4.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +0.8 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Mineral Wells ISD schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Mineral Wells ISD
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mineral Wells H S | 6.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Mineral Wells EL | 5.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Mineral Wells J H | 4.6 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Mineral Wells ISD
Mineral Wells ISD is a Mineral Wells, Texas school district serving 4 schools.The district educates 3,321 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.3:1. District-level spending was $11,736 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.4/10, Mineral Wells ISD demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Mineral Wells H S, which has a composite score of 6.5/10.
In standardized testing, Mineral Wells ISD students show an average math proficiency of 50.8% and ELA proficiency of 51.9%.
The district includes 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Mineral Wells ISD, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Mineral Wells ISD with test data.
Schools in Mineral Wells ISD
4 schoolsElementary Schools1
Middle Schools1
High Schools2
District Details
- State
- Texas
- City
- Mineral Wells
- Total Enrollment
- 3,321
- Teachers (FTE)
- 217
- District spending per student
- $11,736NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 24.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Mineral Wells ISD?
Mineral Wells ISD has 4 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Mineral Wells ISD?
The average composite rating for Mineral Wells ISD is 5.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Mineral Wells ISD?
Mineral Wells ISD's district-level spending was $11,736 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Mineral Wells ISD?
The average student-teacher ratio in Mineral Wells ISD is 15.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Mineral Wells ISD?
Mineral Wells H S is the highest-rated school in Mineral Wells ISD with a composite score of 6.5/10.
What are the test scores in Mineral Wells ISD?
Across schools in Mineral Wells ISD with test data, the average math proficiency is 50.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 51.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Mineral Wells ISD compare to other districts in Texas?
Mineral Wells ISD has an average school rating of 5.4/10 across 4 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Texas by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 50.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 51.9%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Texas Education Agency, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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