For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,321 students in Mineral Wells Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Mineral Wells Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
4 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
3,321 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
218 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Mineral Wells Independent School District, which is ranked #848 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 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#856 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
46%
Graduation Rate
95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
41%
53%
% Black
3%
13%
% White
52%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,809 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,986 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$43 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$40 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,809
$13,387
Spending / Student
$11,986
$14,116
Best Mineral Wells Independent School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mineral Wells Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3810 Ram Blvd
Mineral Wells, TX 76067
(940) 325-3033
Mineral Wells, TX 76067
(940) 325-3033
Grades: 9-12
| 20 students
Rank: #22.
Mineral Wells Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1001 Southeast Martin Luther K
Mineral Wells, TX 76067
(940) 325-7801
Mineral Wells, TX 76067
(940) 325-7801
Grades: PK-6
| 1,907 students
Rank: #33.
Mineral Wells J High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1301 S E 14th Ave
Mineral Wells, TX 76067
(940) 325-0711
Mineral Wells, TX 76067
(940) 325-0711
Grades: 7-8
| 463 students
Rank: #44.
Mineral Wells High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3801 Ram Blvd
Mineral Wells, TX 76067
(940) 325-4408
Mineral Wells, TX 76067
(940) 325-4408
Grades: 9-12
| 931 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mineral Wells Independent School District?
Mineral Wells Independent School District manages 4 public schools serving 3,321 students.
What is the rank of Mineral Wells Independent School District?
Mineral Wells Independent School District is ranked #848 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Mineral Wells Independent School District?
52% of Mineral Wells Independent School District students are White, 41% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mineral Wells Independent School District?
Mineral Wells Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Mineral Wells Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,986 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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