Top Rankings
Mineola Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,182 students in Mineola Independent School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public elementary schools in Texas.
Public Elementary Schools in Mineola Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
4 Schools
6,902 Schools
# Students
1,662 Students
3,737,053 Students
# Teachers
146 Teachers
255,471 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Mineola Independent School District, which is ranked #325 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#325 out of 1204 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
46%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.60
0.64
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
34%
53%
% Black
4%
13%
% White
54%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,236 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,032 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$22 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$23 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,236
$13,387
Spending / Student
$14,032
$14,116
Best Mineola Independent School District Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mineola Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1555 W Loop
Mineola, TX 75773
(903) 569-5338
Mineola, TX 75773
(903) 569-5338
Grades: 6-8
| 338 students
Rank: #22.
Mineola Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
900 W Patten
Mineola, TX 75773
(903) 569-2466
Mineola, TX 75773
(903) 569-2466
Grades: 3-5
| 374 students
Recent Articles
Segregation in K-12 Education: Colonial Era
Explore the origins of educational segregation during the colonial era and the differential treatment of Native American, African American, and white students. This article delves into the historical context, policies, and societal attitudes that shaped early education in colonial America, highlighting the disparities and injustices that persisted within the schooling systems of that time.
2011 Classroom Size Update: Are Classes Still Growing Larger?
Since the recession, public school classrooms have seen major budget cuts - and many increases in class sizes. How is the situation in 2011? Read this article to find out.
Will Single Sex Classrooms Save Public Schools?
Learn about the benefits of single sex classrooms and why public schools are hoping this type of classroom will save the American school system.
