Muenster Isd, TX - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Muenster Isd

Muenster ISD is a small rural district in Cooke County, north Texas, serving prekindergarten through grade twelve. The district encompasses the town of Muenster and surrounding areas, with a total enrollment of just over five hundred students spread across two school buildings: an elementary school and a high school.

The student body is predominantly white, with smaller populations of Hispanic students and children identifying as two or more races. Race and ethnicity data on file show this composition, though information about free-or-reduced-price lunch eligibility and counts of English learners or students receiving special education services was not available.

In state standardized testing, Muenster ISD's results show mixed performance across grades and subjects. In English language arts, the district's proficiency rates are generally strong in the elementary grades, particularly in grade three, four, five, and eight, where more than two-thirds of students score at proficient or above. Performance softens somewhat in grades six and seven, though still near or above the two-thirds mark. Mathematics proficiency trends downward as students advance. Grade three shows solid performance, grade four performs well, but by grade five proficiency drops noticeably, then remains relatively flat through grades six, seven, and eight. Science proficiency in grades five and eight sits in the mid-range. Social studies, tested only in grade eight, shows the district's weakest performance, with proficiency below half of tested students.

Across all subjects and grades combined, the district's overall proficiency rate places it in the top quartile among Cooke County's seven districts. This measure reflects the relative strength of its elementary and middle grades performance, particularly in language arts.

The district sits in a region where home values and rents align with modest affordability. Housing prices in Muenster itself have appreciated slightly in recent years, while surrounding zip codes show more varied trends. Rental data is limited, but where available suggest typical monthly rents in the lower-to-mid range for the region. The estimated monthly mortgage payment is moderate, and the rent-to-income ratio falls below national patterns, suggesting housing costs are relatively manageable for local families.

Chronic absenteeism at Muenster ISD is notably low, placing the district again in the top quartile countywide. Per-pupil current spending is at the lower end of the county range. No recent bond elections, major curriculum shifts, or strategic initiatives were confirmed in district communications. A graduation rate was not reported, likely because the data was not available or not yet finalized in the sourced records.

For families considering this district, Muenster ISD presents a small-town environment with consistent elementary reading and language arts instruction and visible strength in student attendance. Mathematics proficiency, particularly in upper elementary and middle grades, is a softer area a parent may want to explore further with the school. The district's scale is intimate; course offerings, program breadth, and extracurricular depth may differ from larger neighboring systems.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

565

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 6%

Black 0%

White 90%

Asian 0%

Two+ 4%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

29%

85%

Gr 4

70%

68%

Gr 5

60%

84%

Gr 6

38%

84%

Gr 7

50%

68%

Gr 8

40%

85%

Math

Gr 3

14%

82%

Gr 4

70%

82%

Gr 5

30%

68%

Gr 6

38%

69%

Gr 7

42%

65%

Gr 8

40%

56%

Science

Gr 5

40%

74%

Gr 8

20%

68%

Social studies

Gr 8

40%

50%

all_subjects_approaches

Gr ALL

51%

—

all_subjects_masters

Gr ALL

—

all_subjects_meets

Gr ALL

15%

—

ela_approaches

Gr ALL

46%

—

ela_masters

Gr ALL

—

ela_meets

Gr ALL

17%

—

math_approaches

Gr ALL

54%

—

math_masters

Gr ALL

—

math_meets

Gr ALL

—

science_approaches

Gr ALL

83%

—

science_masters

Gr ALL

—

science_meets

Gr ALL

42%

—

social_studies_approaches

Gr ALL

33%

—

social_studies_masters

Gr ALL

—

social_studies_meets

Gr ALL

—

Schools in this District

2 schools are officially reported under this district.

MUENSTER EL

MUENSTER H S

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

6 grades reported

70%

Grade 3

78%

Grade 4

59%

Grade 5

63%

Grade 6

58%

Grade 7

54%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

75%

Grade 3

69%

Grade 4

78%

Grade 5

75%

Grade 6

63%

Grade 7

79%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

66%

Grade 5

62%

Grade 8

Social Studies

1 grade reported

49%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$333,973

Year-over-year change+0.9%

Range across 3 ZIP codes$278K to $466K

vs. state typical1.11x

vs. national typical0.91x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (3 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
76252	Muenster	$338K	+1.5%	85.1%
76240	Gainesville	$278K	-1.8%	12.5%
76239	Forestburg	$466K	-5.2%	2.4%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$1,658/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (1 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
76240	Gainesville	$1,658	—	12.5%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$1,685/mo

Home price / national median income4.0x

Annual rent / national median income23.8%

Est. mortgage exceeds rent by$27/mo

Comparison

State typical home value$302,187 (-2.0% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

Data Currently Unavailable

Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

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