School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 2-12
Total Students (17-18)
7 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(17-18)n/a
n/a
Asian
(17-18)n/a
5%
Hispanic
(17-18)100%
52%
Black
(17-18)n/a
13%
White
(17-18)n/a
28%
Hawaiian
(17-18)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(17-18)n/a
2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch (15-16)
75%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (04-05)
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Mercedes Daep?
7 students attend Mercedes Daep.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Mercedes Daep students are Hispanic.
What grades does Mercedes Daep offer ?
Mercedes Daep offers enrollment in grades 2-12
What school district is Mercedes Daep part of?
Mercedes Daep is part of Mercedes Independent School District.
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