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Mercedes ISD School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 4,418 students in Mercedes ISD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Mercedes ISD School District have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Texas public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
12 Schools
9,179 Schools
# Students
4,418 Students
5,427,148 Students
# Teachers
319 Teachers
369,134 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Mercedes ISD School District, which is ranked #1143 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 88% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1144 out of 1198 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
42%
Graduation Rate
92%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.04
0.64
# American Indian Students
2 Students
18,023 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
5 Students
261,795 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
4,340 Students
2,860,548 Students
% Hispanic Students
99%
53%
# Black Students
9 Students
694,243 Students
% Black Students
n/a
13%
# White Students
52 Students
1,427,300 Students
% White Students
1%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
8,476 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
9 Students
156,763 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
238
244,977
# Students in K Grade:
234
371,228
# Students in 1st Grade:
257
385,983
# Students in 2nd Grade:
297
383,593
# Students in 3rd Grade:
294
384,793
# Students in 4th Grade:
268
385,943
# Students in 5th Grade:
307
389,980
# Students in 6th Grade:
340
400,481
# Students in 7th Grade:
338
418,819
# Students in 8th Grade:
387
424,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
423
476,074
# Students in 10th Grade:
361
408,889
# Students in 11th Grade:
321
389,524
# Students in 12th Grade:
353
362,296
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,632 is higher than the state median of $13,640. The school district revenue/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,192 is less than the state median of $14,384. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$74 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$63 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,632
$13,640
Spending / Student
$14,192
$14,384
Best Mercedes ISD School District Public Schools (2024)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mercedes Early College Academy
Alternative School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
837 S Ohio
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 514-5180
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 514-5180
Grades: 9-12
| 384 students
Rank: #22.
Ruben Hinojosa Elementary School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 S Rio Rico Rd
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 512-2227
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 512-2227
Grades: PK-5
| 446 students
Rank: #33.
Sgt Manuel Chacon Middle School
Math: 16% | Reading: 26%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
801 S Mile 1 E
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 514-2200
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 514-2200
Grades: 6-9
| 576 students
Rank: #44.
Travis Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1551 S Georgia Ave
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 514-2322
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 514-2322
Grades: PK-5
| 468 students
Rank: #55.
John F Kennedy Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
801 Hidalgo St
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 514-2300
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 514-2300
Grades: PK-5
| 408 students
Rank: #66.
Taylor Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
900 N Missouri Ave
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 514-2388
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 514-2388
Grades: PK-5
| 421 students
Rank: #77.
Sgt William G Harrell Middle School
Math: 6% | Reading: 18%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2825 N Fm 491
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 514-2300
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 514-2300
Grades: 6-9
| 488 students
Rank: #88.
Mercedes High School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 12%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1200 S Florida
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 514-2100
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 514-2100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,007 students
Rank: #99.
Mercedes Academic Academy
Alternative School
Reading: <50%
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤5%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤5%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
720 S Mile 1 E
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 514-5076
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 514-5076
Grades: 9-12
| 64 students
Rank: n/an/a
Jjaep-southwest Key Program
Alternative School
1313 S 18th St
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 380-3837
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 380-3837
Grades: 7-12
| 4 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mercedes Daep
Alternative School
720 S Mile 1 E
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 514-5076
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 514-5076
Grades: 2-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
950 W 6th St
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 825-5117
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 825-5117
Grades: PK
| 152 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mercedes ISD School District?
Mercedes ISD School District manages 12 public schools serving 4,418 students.
What is the rank of Mercedes ISD School District?
Mercedes ISD School District is ranked #1143 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Mercedes ISD School District?
99% of Mercedes ISD School District students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mercedes ISD School District?
Mercedes ISD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Mercedes ISD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,192 is less than the state median of $14,384. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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