Mercedes High School is a public high school located in Mercedes, Texas, and is part of the Mercedes Independent School District. The school has a about 1000 students.
Serving 903 students in grades 9-12, Mercedes High School 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 12% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher 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)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 903 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mercedes High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire district in Mercedes, TX, covering approximately 45.7 square miles, with typical drive times to the school ranging from 10 to 12 minutes and the furthest edge located about 6.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mercedes High School's student population of 903 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
903 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Mercedes High School 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 High School 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
#7956 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
98%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)42.4%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
Showing 2002–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Black, Orange
School Mascot
Mercedes Tiger
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mercedes High School's ranking?
Mercedes High School is ranked #7956 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?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mercedes High School?
The graduation rate of Mercedes High School is 90-94%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend Mercedes High School?
903 students attend Mercedes High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Mercedes High School students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mercedes High School?
Mercedes High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mercedes High School offer ?
Mercedes High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Mercedes High School part of?
Mercedes High School is part of Mercedes Independent School District.
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