Midvalley Academy-mercedes Charter High School
- Midvalley Academy-mercedes Charter High School serves 114 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 78%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Midvalley Academy-mercedes Charter High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 15:1.
Top Placements
Midvalley Academy-mercedes Charter High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Midvalley Academy-mercedes Charter High School's student population of 114 students has grown by 32% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Alternative school / Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 114 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 6 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Midvalley Academy-mercedes Charter High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 7,953 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has increased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Midvalley Academy-mercedes Charter High School is 0.00, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #7672 out of 7953 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 78% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15-19% | 72% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 15:1 |
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| Hispanic | 100% | 52% |
| White | n/a | 28% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.00 | 0.64 |
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| Graduation Rate | 60-69% | 89% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 95% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Midvalley Academy Charter School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Midvalley Academy-mercedes Charter High School is Mercedes Academic Academy (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Sgt Manuel Chacon Middle School (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Ruben Hinojosa Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Mercedes Mercedes Academic Academy Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 69 students
0.2 miles
720 S Mile 1 E
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956)514-5076 0.2 9-12 69 - Mercedes Ruben Hinojosa Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 709 students
0.4 miles
500 S Rio Rico Rd
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956)512-2227 0.4 PK-5 709 - Mercedes Sgt Manuel Chacon Middle School Grades: 6-9 | 661 students
0.5 miles
801 S Mile 1 E
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956)514-2200 0.5 6-9 661 - Mercedes Sgt William G Harrell Middle School Grades: 6-9 | 595 students
0.5 miles
2825 N Fm 491
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956)514-2300 0.5 6-9 595 - Mercedes Mercedes High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,096 student
0.7 miles
1200 S Florida
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956)514-2100 0.7 9-12 1,096
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