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Mercedes ISD School District

School District · Mercedes, Texas

Students: 4,393
Teachers (FTE): 322
Estimated Scores: 10%

Avg Rating

6.0

out of 10

Schools

10

4 elem, 2 mid, 3 high

Enrollment

4,393

Student-Teacher Ratio

13.6:1

How this district compares

Texas rank

#607 of 900

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.3

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 #607 of 900 Texas districts by overall school rating. Mercedes ISD's schools with real test data average 6.2/10 across 9 schools. Its top-rated schools are Travis EL (7.9/10), Ruben Hinojosa EL (7.9/10), and Mercedes Early College Academy (7.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Best value · beats the odds
Sgt William G Harrell Middle

Rates 7.2/10 despite 99% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.0 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.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Ruben Hinojosa EL

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.

#SchoolRating
1Travis EL7.9 / 10
2Ruben Hinojosa EL7.9 / 10
3Mercedes Early College Academy7.7 / 10
4Sgt William G Harrell Middle7.2 / 10
5Taylor EL6.2 / 10
6John F Kennedy EL5.8 / 10
7Mercedes H S5.4 / 10
8Sgt Manuel Chacon Middle4.9 / 10
9Mercedes Academic Academy2.6 / 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. District-level spending was $14,385 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 6.0/10, Mercedes ISD demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Travis EL, which has a composite score of 7.9/10.

In standardized testing, Mercedes ISD students show an average math proficiency of 49.8% and ELA proficiency of 49.0%.

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

Math Proficiency49.8%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency49.0%
School
State
Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Mercedes ISD with test data.

District Details

State
Texas
City
Mercedes
Total Enrollment
4,393
Teachers (FTE)
322
District spending per student
$14,385NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
35.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory 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 6.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the district spending per student in Mercedes ISD?

Mercedes ISD's district-level spending was $14,385 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.

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?

Travis EL is the highest-rated school in Mercedes ISD with a composite score of 7.9/10.

What are the test scores in Mercedes ISD?

Across schools in Mercedes ISD with test data, the average math proficiency is 49.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 49.0%. 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 6.0/10 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
6.0/10
Math Proficiency
49.8%
ELA Proficiency
49.0%

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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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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