Best Merkel Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 242 students in Merkel, TX.
The top-ranked public middle school in Merkel, TX is Merkel Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Merkel, TX public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Merkel have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Merkel, TX (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Merkel Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
302 Ash
Merkel, TX 79536
(325) 928-5511
Gr: 6-8 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
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Merkel, Texas Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1601 S 3rd
Merkel, TX 79536
(325) 928-5464
Gr: 3-4 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Merkel, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Merkel, TX include Merkel Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Merkel?
1 public middle schools are located in Merkel.
What is the racial composition of students in Merkel?
Merkel public middle schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

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