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Mercedes Early Literacy Program
School · Mercedes ISD · Mercedes, TX
A Mercedes ISD school serving grades Pre-K – Pre-K.
950 W 6TH ST, Mercedes, TX 78570
- 34.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 13 schools in Mercedes.Learn more
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mercedes Early Literacy Program 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 47Somewhat Bikeable
- 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.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Immanuel Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–5 | 0.2 mi | 15 | Compare → |
| John F Kennedy ELEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 414 | Compare → |
| Travis ELEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 494 | Compare → |
| Taylor ELEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 426 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission 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
- #10 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 Literacy Program is listed in MERCEDES ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mercedes Early Literacy Program
Mercedes Early Literacy Program is a public school in Mercedes, TX, part of Mercedes ISD, serving approximately 205 students in grades Pre-K-Pre-K with a 34.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 out of 10 and ranks #8,297 of 8,552 schools in TX.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mercedes Early Literacy Program
What grades does Mercedes Early Literacy Program serve?
Mercedes Early Literacy Program serves students in grades Pre-K through Pre-K.
How many students attend Mercedes Early Literacy Program?
Mercedes Early Literacy Program has an enrollment of approximately 205 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mercedes Early Literacy Program?
The student-teacher ratio at Mercedes Early Literacy Program is 34.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mercedes Early Literacy Program rank in TX?
Mercedes Early Literacy Program ranks #8,297 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Mercedes Early Literacy Program's MySchoolScout rating?
Mercedes Early Literacy Program has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Mercedes Early Literacy Program a charter school?
No, Mercedes Early Literacy Program is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mercedes Early Literacy Program a Title I school?
No, Mercedes Early Literacy Program is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mercedes Early Literacy Program?
100.0% of students at Mercedes Early Literacy Program 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
- Pre-K – Pre-K
- Enrollment
- 205
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 34.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Hidalgo County
- Phone
- (956) 825-5117
- 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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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