For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 758 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 40% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Merkel have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Merkel, TX (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Merkel Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1512 Sth 5th
Merkel, TX 79536
(325) 928-4795
Merkel, TX 79536
(325) 928-4795
Grades: PK-5
| 531 students
Rank: #22.
Merkel Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
302 Ash
Merkel, TX 79536
(325) 928-5511
Merkel, TX 79536
(325) 928-5511
Grades: 6-8
| 227 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, TX?
2 public elementary schools are located in Merkel, TX.
What is the racial composition of students in Merkel, TX?
Merkel, TX public elementary schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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