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#3474 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 41% in state
Mercedes Early College Academy
High School · Mercedes ISD · Mercedes, TX
A Mercedes ISD high school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
P O BOX 419, Mercedes, TX 78570
- Math 21% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 66% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Mercedes Early College Academy score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 34 points since 2019, to 44% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 78% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
81.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mercedes Early College Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 72Very Walkable
- Bike 50Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,652/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mercedes), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$39,890
Median home value
$83,400
Median rent
$686/mo
College educated
11.7%
Homeownership
73.8%
Poverty rate
34.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78570; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Triumph Public High Schools-mercedesCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.2 | 9–12 | 0.6 mi | 101 | Compare → |
| Mercedes H SEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | 8–12 | 0.9 mi | 895 | Compare → |
| South Texas ISD Health ProfessionsEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | 9–12 | 1.4 mi | 797 | Compare → |
| South Texas ISD Science AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 9.3 | 9–12 | 1.4 mi | 846 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Mercedes ISD
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #1 of 10
- District spending per student
- $14,385NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 35.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mercedes Early College Academy is listed in MERCEDES ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mercedes Early College Academy
Mercedes Early College Academy is a public high school in Mercedes, TX, part of Mercedes ISD, serving approximately 349 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #3,474 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mercedes Early College Academy
What grades does Mercedes Early College Academy serve?
Mercedes Early College Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Mercedes Early College Academy?
Mercedes Early College Academy has an enrollment of approximately 349 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mercedes Early College Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Mercedes Early College Academy is 15.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mercedes Early College Academy rank in TX?
Mercedes Early College Academy ranks #3,474 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Mercedes Early College Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Mercedes Early College Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Mercedes Early College Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mercedes Early College Academy has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Mercedes Early College Academy a charter school?
No, Mercedes Early College Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mercedes Early College Academy a Title I school?
No, Mercedes Early College Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mercedes Early College Academy?
81.7% of students at Mercedes Early College Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 349
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Hidalgo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.3%
- Phone
- (956) 514-5180
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 78570)
- 33,596
- Area average commute
- 22 min
- Area median age
- 27.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 78570; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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