For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 831 students in Merkel, TX.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Merkel, TX are Merkel Elementary School and Merkel Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Merkel, TX public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in Merkel have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Merkel, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Merkel Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1602 Sth 5th
Merkel, TX 79536
(325) 928-4795
Merkel, TX 79536
(325) 928-4795
Grades: PK-5
| 589 students
Rank: #22.
Merkel Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
302 Ash
Merkel, TX 79536
(325) 928-5511
Merkel, TX 79536
(325) 928-5511
Grades: 6-8
| 242 students
Merkel, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1601 S 3rd
Merkel, TX 79536
(325) 928-5464
Merkel, TX 79536
(325) 928-5464
Grades: 3-4
| 168 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Merkel, TX?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Merkel, TX include Merkel Elementary School and Merkel Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Merkel?
2 public elementary schools are located in Merkel.
What is the racial composition of students in Merkel?
Merkel public elementary schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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