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#7771 of 8,552 schools in TX
Mercedes H S
High School · Mercedes ISD · Mercedes, TX
A Mercedes ISD high school where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1200 S FLORIDA, Mercedes, TX 78570
- Math 8% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 22% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Mercedes H S score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 15% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 47% (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
91.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Mercedes H S 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 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat 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.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 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 | 0.8 mi | 101 | Compare → |
| Mercedes Early College AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 9–12 | 0.9 mi | 349 | Compare → |
| Mercedes Academic AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 9–12 | 1.0 mi | 148 | 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
- #9 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 H S is listed in MERCEDES ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mercedes H S
Mercedes H S is a public high school in Mercedes, TX, part of Mercedes ISD, serving approximately 895 students in grades 8th-12th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #7,771 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mercedes H S
What grades does Mercedes H S serve?
Mercedes H S serves students in grades 8th through 12th.
How many students attend Mercedes H S?
Mercedes H S has an enrollment of approximately 895 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mercedes H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Mercedes H S is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mercedes H S rank in TX?
Mercedes H S ranks #7,771 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Mercedes H S's MySchoolScout rating?
Mercedes H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 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 H S?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mercedes H S has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Mercedes H S a charter school?
No, Mercedes H S is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mercedes H S a Title I school?
No, Mercedes H S is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mercedes H S?
91.3% of students at Mercedes H S 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
- 8th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 895
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 69
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Hidalgo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 42.8%
- Phone
- (956) 514-2100
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- 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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