Serving 406 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Merrifield Elementary 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-4
Enrollment: 406 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in TX
Math Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Merrifield Elementary 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 Merrifield Elementary School is 0.54, 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.
Merrifield Elementary School is ranked #7248 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Merrifield Elementary School?
406 students attend Merrifield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Merrifield Elementary School students are Hispanic, 39% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Merrifield Elementary School?
Merrifield Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Merrifield Elementary School offer ?
Merrifield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Merrifield Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-4
Enrollment: 406 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
