Serving 248 students in grades 6-8, Merkel Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is equal to the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 248 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 35%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in TX
Math Proficiency
: 28% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 51% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Merkel Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Merkel Middle School is 0.49, 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.
Merkel Middle School is ranked #5015 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Merkel Middle School?
248 students attend Merkel Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Merkel Middle School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Merkel Middle School?
Merkel Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Merkel Middle School offer ?
Merkel Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Merkel Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 248 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 35%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 28% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 51% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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