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Merkel Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,127 students in Merkel Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
九游体育s in Merkel Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 31% 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
1,127 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
97 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Merkel Independent School District, which is ranked #773 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 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#798 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
46%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.46
0.64
# American Indian Students
7 Students
17,916 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
296,049 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
6%
# Hispanic Students
289 Students
2,942,422 Students
% Hispanic Students
26%
53%
# Black Students
15 Students
706,008 Students
% Black Students
1%
13%
# White Students
783 Students
1,384,941 Students
% White Students
69%
25%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
8,841 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
32 Students
173,807 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
68
275,832
# Students in K Grade:
82
361,958
# Students in 1st Grade:
108
385,427
# Students in 2nd Grade:
83
402,148
# Students in 3rd Grade:
90
399,623
# Students in 4th Grade:
70
398,690
# Students in 5th Grade:
88
399,071
# Students in 6th Grade:
70
402,143
# Students in 7th Grade:
88
406,424
# Students in 8th Grade:
84
414,179
# Students in 9th Grade:
76
472,263
# Students in 10th Grade:
77
438,622
# Students in 11th Grade:
68
406,207
# Students in 12th Grade:
75
367,397
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,862 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 $10,925 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,862
$13,387
Spending / Student
$10,925
$14,116
Best Merkel Independent School District 九游体育s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Merkel Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1602 Sth 5th
Merkel, TX 79536
(325) 928-4795
Merkel, TX 79536
(325) 928-4795
Grades: PK-5
| 589 students
Rank: #22.
Merkel Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
302 Ash
Merkel, TX 79536
(325) 928-5511
Merkel, TX 79536
(325) 928-5511
Grades: 6-8
| 242 students
Rank: #33.
Merkel High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2000 S 7th St
Merkel, TX 79536
(325) 928-4667
Merkel, TX 79536
(325) 928-4667
Grades: 9-12
| 295 students
Rank: n/an/a
Taylor County Learning Center
Alternative School
889 S 25th
Merkel, TX 79536
(325) 928-5813
Merkel, TX 79536
(325) 928-5813
Grades: 11
| 1 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Merkel Independent School District?
Merkel Independent School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,127 students.
What is the rank of Merkel Independent School District?
Merkel Independent School District is ranked #773 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Merkel Independent School District?
69% of Merkel Independent School District students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Merkel Independent School District?
Merkel Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Merkel Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,925 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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