Mercedes Academic Academy

Mercedes Academic Academy serves 54 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 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 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 54 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 65-69% (Top 50% in TX)
  • Math Proficiency
    : ≤20% (Top 1%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : <50% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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School Overview

Mercedes Academic Academy's student population of 54 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
54 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

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.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (TX)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
≤20%
51%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
98%
53%
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Black
n/a
13%
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White
2%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.04
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Graduation Rate
(18-19)
65-69%
89%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
56%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Mercedes Academic Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (07-08)
2%
8%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mercedes Academic Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2007-08 school year data.
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% 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 89%.
How many students attend Mercedes Academic Academy?
54 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 8:1, 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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Quick Stats (2023)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 54 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 65-69% (Top 50%)
  • Math Proficiency
    : ≤20% (Top 1%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : <50% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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