Mercedes Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 4,457 students in Mercedes Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Mercedes Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Mercedes Independent School District, which is ranked #1086 of all 1,201 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has decreased from 94% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.04
0.64
# American Indian Students
3 Students
17,976 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
4 Students
280,730 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
4,364 Students
2,920,767 Students
% Hispanic Students
98%
53%
# Black Students
10 Students
706,694 Students
% Black Students
n/a
13%
# White Students
68 Students
1,416,215 Students
% White Students
2%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
8,717 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
7 Students
166,537 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
3%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
341
269,275
# Students in K Grade:
244
367,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
269
399,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
276
395,722
# Students in 3rd Grade:
291
393,633
# Students in 4th Grade:
313
393,846
# Students in 5th Grade:
287
395,401
# Students in 6th Grade:
328
399,579
# Students in 7th Grade:
343
409,592
# Students in 8th Grade:
343
425,784
# Students in 9th Grade:
400
478,283
# Students in 10th Grade:
378
437,109
# Students in 11th Grade:
332
386,260
# Students in 12th Grade:
312
366,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,486 is higher than the state median of $13,417. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,068 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Mercedes Independent School District?
Mercedes Independent School District manages 11 public schools serving 4,457 students.
What is the rank of Mercedes Independent School District?
Mercedes Independent School District is ranked #1086 out of 1,201 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Mercedes Independent School District?
98% of Mercedes Independent School District students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mercedes Independent School District?
Mercedes Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Mercedes Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,068 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 11 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 4,457 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Graduation Rate
: 91% (Top 50% in TX)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 23% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 32% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 25% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
