For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 813 students in 79536, TX.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 79536, 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.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 79536 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in 79536, TX have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 79536, TX Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Merkel Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1602 Sth 5th
Merkel, TX 79536
(325) 928-4795
Merkel, TX 79536
(325) 928-4795
Grades: PK-5
| 565 students
Rank: #22.
Merkel Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
302 Ash
Merkel, TX 79536
(325) 928-5511
Merkel, TX 79536
(325) 928-5511
Grades: 6-8
| 248 students
79536, 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
Taylor County Learning Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
889 S 25th
Merkel, TX 79536
(325) 928-5813
Merkel, TX 79536
(325) 928-5813
Grades: 8-9
| 2 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 79536, TX?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 79536, TX include Merkel Elementary School and Merkel Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 79536?
2 public elementary schools are located in 79536.
What is the racial composition of students in 79536?
79536 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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