Serving 100 students in grades 9-12, Mercedes Academic Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 100 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 65-69% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mercedes Academic Academy's student population of 100 students has grown by 85% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
100 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Mercedes Academic Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mercedes Academic Academy is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7975 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
98%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
24%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2012–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
65-69%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)61%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
Showing 2001–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mercedes Academic Academy's ranking?
Mercedes Academic Academy is ranked #7975 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mercedes Academic Academy?
The graduation rate of Mercedes Academic Academy is 65-69%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend Mercedes Academic Academy?
100 students attend Mercedes Academic Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Mercedes Academic Academy students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mercedes Academic Academy?
Mercedes Academic Academy has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mercedes Academic Academy offer ?
Mercedes Academic Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Mercedes Academic Academy part of?
Mercedes Academic Academy is part of Mercedes Independent School District.
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