Merkel ISD School District
School District · Merkel, Texas
Avg Rating
5.1
out of 10
Schools
4
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
1,127
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.6:1
Avg Rating
5.1
out of 10
Schools
4
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
1,127
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.6:1
Evaluating Merkel ISD?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Merkel 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.
Merkel EL
Merkel · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Merkel H S
Merkel · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Merkel Middle
Merkel · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Texas rank
#758 of 899
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.2
below Texas avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,577
$1,391 vs Texas median
District size
1,127 students
Smaller than Texas median
The short answer
Merkel ISD ranks #758 of 899 Texas districts by overall school rating. Merkel ISD's schools with real test data average 5.1/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Merkel EL (5.3/10), Merkel H S (5.1/10), and Merkel Middle (4.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +0.6 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Merkel ISD schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Merkel ISD
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Merkel EL | 5.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Merkel H S | 5.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Merkel Middle | 4.9 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Merkel ISD
Merkel ISD is a Merkel, Texas school district serving 4 schools.The district educates 1,127 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.6:1. District-level spending was $11,577 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.1/10, Merkel ISD demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Merkel EL, which has a composite score of 5.3/10.
In standardized testing, Merkel ISD students show an average math proficiency of 57.4% and ELA proficiency of 60.9%.
The district includes 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Merkel ISD, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Merkel ISD with test data.
Schools in Merkel ISD
4 schoolsElementary Schools1
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- Texas
- City
- Merkel
- Total Enrollment
- 1,127
- Teachers (FTE)
- 97
- District spending per student
- $11,577NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 18.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Merkel ISD?
Merkel ISD has 4 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Merkel ISD?
The average composite rating for Merkel ISD is 5.1/10. 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 Merkel ISD?
Merkel ISD's district-level spending was $11,577 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 Merkel ISD?
The average student-teacher ratio in Merkel ISD is 11.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Merkel ISD?
Merkel EL is the highest-rated school in Merkel ISD with a composite score of 5.3/10.
What are the test scores in Merkel ISD?
Across schools in Merkel ISD with test data, the average math proficiency is 57.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 60.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Merkel ISD compare to other districts in Texas?
Merkel ISD has an average school rating of 5.1/10 across 4 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
- 5.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 57.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 60.9%
How we rate schools
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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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