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Mercedes Daep

720 S Mile 1 E
Mercedes, TX 78570

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Tel: (956) 514-5076

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Alternative school
Grades: 2-12
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

School Overview

School Type

Alternative school

Grades Offered

Grades 2-12

Total Students (17-18)

7 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2002-2018)
Year	Mercedes Daep
2018	7
2017	7
2016	12
2015	14
2014	24
2013	28
2012	36
2011	49
2010	34
2009	36
2008	37
2007	34
2006	34
2005	37
2004	45
2003	25
2002	30

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Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)

1 teacher

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2001-2024)
Year	Mercedes Daep
2024	1
2023	1
2022	1
2021	1
2020	1
2019	1
2018	1
2017	1
2008	3
2007	3
2006	3
2005	3
2004	2
2003	2
2001	3

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State Level (TX)

Student-Teacher Ratio

n/a

14:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2001-2018)
Year	Mercedes Daep	Texas	Mercedes Independent School District
2018	7:1	15:1	16:1
2017	7:1	15:1	16:1
2008	12:1	15:1	15:1
2007	11:1	15:1	15:1
2006	11:1	15:1	15:1
2005	12:1	15:1	15:1
2004	23:1	15:1	15:1
2003	13:1	15:1	16:1
2001	7:1	15:1	16:1

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American Indian

(17-18)

n/a

Asian

(17-18)

n/a

Hispanic

(17-18)

100%

52%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2002-2018)
Year	Mercedes Daep	Texas	Mercedes Independent School District
2018	100%	52%	93%
2017	100%	52%	93%
2016	100%	52%	100%
2015	100%	52%	54%
2014	96%	52%	99%
2013	100%	51%	99%
2012	100%	51%	99%
2011	100%	50%	99%
2010	100%	49%	99%
2009	100%	48%	99%
2008	100%	47%	99%
2007	100%	46%	99%
2006	100%	46%	99%
2005	100%	45%	99%
2004	100%	44%	99%
2003	100%	43%	99%
2002	97%	42%	99%

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Black

(17-18)

n/a

13%

White

(17-18)

n/a

28%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2002-2014)
Year	Mercedes Daep	Texas	Mercedes Independent School District
2014	4%	29%	1%
2002	3%	41%	1%

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Hawaiian

(17-18)

n/a

Two or more races

(17-18)

n/a

0.64

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2002-2014)
Year	Mercedes Daep	Texas	Mercedes Independent School District
2014	0.08	0.63	0.02
2002	0.06	0.64	0.02

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Participates in the

Yes

Eligible for (15-16)

75%

53%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2001-2016)
Year	Mercedes Daep	Texas	Mercedes Independent School District
2016	75%	53%	74%
2015	78%	52%	62%
2014	88%	53%	94%
2013	89%	53%	93%
2006	21%	40%	9%
2005	32%	39%	13%
2004	33%	39%	17%
2003	56%	39%	21%
2002	50%	38%	26%
2001	55%	38%	33%

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Eligible for (04-05)

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2002-2005)
Year	Mercedes Daep	Texas	Mercedes Independent School District
2005	5%	8%	1%
2004	2%	7%	1%
2002	7%	7%	3%

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School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Mercedes Independent School District

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.

The nearest high school to Mercedes Daep is Mercedes Academic Academy (0.0 miles away)

The nearest middle school and elementary school is South Texas Isd Virtual Academy (0.1 miles away)

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