Mercedes ISD School District
School District · Mercedes, Texas
Avg Rating
5.0
out of 10
Schools
10
4 elem, 2 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,385
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.6:1
Avg Rating
5.0
out of 10
Schools
10
4 elem, 2 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,385
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.6:1
Evaluating Mercedes ISD?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Mercedes ISD as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Mercedes Early College Academy
Mercedes · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Ruben Hinojosa EL
Mercedes · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Taylor EL
Mercedes · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Texas rank
#771 of 899
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.2
below Texas avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,385
+$1,417 vs Texas median
District size
4,393 students
Much larger than Texas median
The short answer
Mercedes ISD ranks #771 of 899 Texas districts by overall school rating. Mercedes ISD's schools with real test data average 5.3/10 across 9 schools. Its top-rated schools are Mercedes Early College Academy (6.9/10), Ruben Hinojosa EL (6.3/10), and Taylor EL (5.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 6.9/10 despite 82% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 0.9 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Mercedes ISD schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +8.7 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Mercedes ISD schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Mercedes ISD
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (9 of 10). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mercedes Early College Academy | 6.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Ruben Hinojosa EL | 6.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Taylor EL | 5.8 / 10 |
| 4 | John F Kennedy EL | 5.4 / 10 |
| 5 | Mercedes Academic Academy | 5.3 / 10 |
| 6 | Sgt Manuel Chacon Middle | 4.9 / 10 |
| 7 | Sgt William G Harrell Middle | 4.6 / 10 |
| 8 | Travis EL | 4.3 / 10 |
| 9 | Mercedes H S | 3.8 / 10 |
See all 10 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Mercedes ISD
Mercedes ISD is a Mercedes, Texas school district serving 10 schools. The district educates 4,393 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.6:1. The district invests $14,385 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.0/10, Mercedes ISD demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Mercedes Early College Academy, which has a composite score of 6.9/10.
In standardized testing, Mercedes ISD students show an average math proficiency of 51.5% and ELA proficiency of 49.8%.
The district includes 4 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Mercedes ISD, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Mercedes ISD with test data.
Schools in Mercedes ISD
10 schools Elementary Schools 4
Middle Schools 2
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Texas
- City
- Mercedes
- Total Enrollment
- 4,393
- Teachers (FTE)
- 322
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.4%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Mercedes ISD?
Mercedes ISD has 10 schools in total — 4 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Mercedes ISD?
The average composite rating for Mercedes ISD is 5.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Mercedes ISD?
Mercedes ISD spends $14,385 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Mercedes ISD?
The average student-teacher ratio in Mercedes ISD is 13.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Mercedes ISD?
Mercedes Early College Academy is the highest-rated school in Mercedes ISD with a composite score of 6.9/10.
What are the test scores in Mercedes ISD?
Across schools in Mercedes ISD with test data, the average math proficiency is 51.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 49.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Mercedes ISD compare to other districts in Texas?
Mercedes ISD has an average school rating of 5.0/10 across 10 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Texas by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 51.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 49.8%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Texas Education Agency, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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