Serving 168 students in grades 3-4, Merkel Intermediate School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 55-59% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 75%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65-69% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 71%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 3-4
Total Students
168 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)55-59%
75%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)65-69%
71%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)n/a
4%
Hispanic
(15-16)28%
52%
Black
(15-16)1%
13%
White
(15-16)69%
29%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)2%
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 75% TX state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% TX state average).
How many students attend Merkel Intermediate School?
168 students attend Merkel Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Merkel Intermediate School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Merkel Intermediate School?
Merkel Intermediate School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Merkel Intermediate School offer ?
Merkel Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 3-4
What school district is Merkel Intermediate School part of?
Merkel Intermediate School is part of Merkel Independent School District.
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