Merkel Independent School District (ISD)
- 300 ASH
- MERKEL, TX 79536
- (325) 928-5813
No School Reviews
District Rating (FAQ)
District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 67.6% | 73.1% |
| Dropout Rate | 1.4% | 4.0% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $9,984 | $8,501 |
| Students Per Teacher | 10.0 | 14.5 |
| Number of Schools | 7 | - |
| Number of Students | 1,121 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 112 | - |
District Test Scores
TAKS - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 88.0% | 86.0% | |
| 2009 | 89.0% | 84.0% | |
| 2008 | 93.0% | 83.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 93.0% | 92.0% | |
| 2009 | 93.0% | 89.0% | |
| 2008 | 100.0% | 88.0% | |
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 82.0% | 88.0% | |
| 2009 | 79.0% | 86.0% | |
| 2008 | 87.0% | 84.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 84.0% | 86.0% | |
| 2009 | 85.0% | 84.0% | |
| 2008 | 80.0% | 83.0% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 87.0% | 92.0% | |
| 2009 | 90.0% | 91.0% | |
| 2008 | 96.0% | 91.0% | |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 94.0% | 86.0% | |
| 2009 | 93.0% | 84.0% | |
| 2008 | 88.0% | 83.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 96.0% | 85.0% | |
| 2009 | 95.0% | 83.0% | |
| 2008 | 90.0% | 83.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 93.0% | 88.0% | |
| 2009 | 91.0% | 84.0% | |
| 2008 | 86.0% | 81.0% | |
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 81.0% | 82.0% | |
| 2009 | 61.0% | 80.0% | |
| 2008 | 66.0% | 80.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 84.0% | 86.0% | |
| 2009 | 88.0% | 91.0% | |
| 2008 | 79.0% | 91.0% | |
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 62.0% | 81.0% | |
| 2009 | 67.0% | 79.0% | |
| 2008 | 74.0% | 76.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 84.0% | 86.0% | |
| 2009 | 82.0% | 84.0% | |
| 2008 | 86.0% | 84.0% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 99.0% | 74.0% | |
| 2009 | 95.0% | 72.0% | |
| 2008 | 87.0% | 70.0% | |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 85.0% | 80.0% | |
| 2009 | 87.0% | 79.0% | |
| 2008 | 86.0% | 75.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 89.0% | 91.0% | |
| 2009 | 96.0% | 93.0% | |
| 2008 | 98.0% | 92.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 88.0% | 78.0% | |
| 2009 | 72.0% | 72.0% | |
| 2008 | 73.0% | 68.0% | |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 95.0% | 95.0% | |
| 2009 | 92.0% | 92.0% | |
| 2008 | 95.0% | 90.0% | |
Grade 9 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 79.0% | 70.0% | |
| 2009 | 63.0% | 67.0% | |
| 2008 | 54.0% | 60.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 96.0% | 92.0% | |
| 2009 | 86.0% | 87.0% | |
| 2008 | 85.0% | 84.0% | |
Grade 10 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 90.0% | 90.0% | |
| 2009 | 76.0% | 88.0% | |
| 2008 | 71.0% | 86.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 77.0% | 74.0% | |
| 2009 | 51.0% | 65.0% | |
| 2008 | 55.0% | 63.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 68.0% | 74.0% | |
| 2009 | 49.0% | 66.0% | |
| 2008 | 57.0% | 64.0% | |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 89.0% | 93.0% | |
| 2009 | 88.0% | 90.0% | |
| 2008 | 78.0% | 88.0% | |
Grade 11 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 95.0% | 93.0% | |
| 2009 | 81.0% | 92.0% | |
| 2008 | 88.0% | 90.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 91.0% | 89.0% | |
| 2009 | 79.0% | 81.0% | |
| 2008 | 80.0% | 79.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 88.0% | 91.0% | |
| 2009 | 76.0% | 85.0% | |
| 2008 | 89.0% | 80.0% | |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 97.0% | 98.0% | |
| 2009 | 94.0% | 97.0% | |
| 2008 | 91.0% | 95.0% | |
Source: TX Department of Education 2009-2010
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 1,121 | 10.0 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | 82 |
| Kindergarten Students | 93 |
| 1st Grade Students | 83 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 70 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 67 |
| 4th Grade Students | 97 |
| 5th Grade Students | 72 |
| 6th Grade Students | 86 |
| 7th Grade Students | 73 |
| 8th Grade Students | 82 |
| 9th Grade Students | 80 |
| 10th Grade Students | 81 |
| 11th Grade Students | 70 |
| 12th Grade Students | 77 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 5 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 3 |
| Hispanic | 219 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 29 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 857 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 551 |
| Female | 562 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 112 | 10.0 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | 3 | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 7 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 45 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 44 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | 14 | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 35 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 0.5 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 4 |
| Elementary | - |
| Secondary | - |
| Other | 4 |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 1 |
| Library Support Staff | - |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 67 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 3 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 3 |
| School Administrators | 8 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 7 |
| Student Support Services | 1 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 45 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $13,055,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $4,218,000 | 32.3% |
| Property Tax | $3,797,000 | 29.1% |
| Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $4,000 | 0.03% |
| School Lunch | $106,000 | 0.8% |
| District Activity Receipts | $22,000 | 0.2% |
| Sale of Property | $10,000 | 0.08% |
| Interest Earnings | $160,000 | 1.2% |
| Fines and Forfeits | $43,000 | 0.3% |
| Miscellaneous | $76,000 | 0.6% |
| Total State Revenues | $8,044,000 | 61.6% |
| General Formula Assistance | $7,365,000 | 56.4% |
| School Lunch Programs | $3,000 | 0.02% |
| Capital Outlay and Debt Services Programs | $9,000 | 0.07% |
| Other Programs | $139,000 | 1.1% |
| State Revenues on Behalf - Employee Benefits | $499,000 | 3.8% |
| State Revenues on Behalf - Non-Employee Benefits | $29,000 | 0.2% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $793,000 | 6.1% |
| Through State - Title I | $442,000 | 3.4% |
| Through State - Title V, Part A | $2,000 | 0.02% |
| Through State - Vocational and Tech Education | $22,000 | 0.2% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $323,000 | 2.5% |
| Through State - Other | $4,000 | 0.03% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $11,861,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $7,148,000 | 60.3% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $4,136,000 | 34.9% |
| Student Support | $341,000 | 2.6% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $315,000 | 2.4% |
| General Administration Support | $477,000 | 3.7% |
| School Administration Support | $757,000 | 5.8% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $1,577,000 | 12.1% |
| Student Transportation Support | $399,000 | 3.1% |
| Other Support Services | $270,000 | 2.1% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $577,000 | 4.9% |
| Food Services | $577,000 | 4.4% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 67.6% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 75 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | - |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 5 | 1.4% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Merkel Independent School District (ISD)
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 7
- Students: 1,121
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 112
Select School Filters:
Public
Charter
Preschools
Elementary
Middle
High
Other
| School Name (Sort  ) |
Total Enrollment (Sort by) |
Student/Teacher Ratio (Sort by) |
School Reviews (Sort by) |
School Rating (Sort by) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOBBS ALTER EDUCATION CO-OP SCHOOL | ||||
207 Musgrove St
Sweetwater, TX Public | 9-11 | 2 | - |  Review This School |
- |
| MERKEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1602 South 5th
Merkel, TX Public | PK-3 | 268 | 13.1 | Review This School |
|
| MERKEL HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
2000 South 7th St
Merkel, TX Public | 9-12 | 306 | 8.5 | Review This School |
|
| MERKEL INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL | ||||
1601 South 3rd
Merkel, TX Public | 4-5 | 112 | 11.4 | Review This School |
|
| MERKEL MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
S 3rd and Ash St
Merkel, TX Public | 6-8 | 241 | 9.8 | Review This School |
|
| TAYLOR COUNTY LEARNING CENTER SCHOOL | ||||
| Non-Operational or Status Unknown | ||||
300 Ash
Merkel, TX Public | Unknown | - | - | Review This School |
- |
| TYE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
129 Concho St
Tye, TX Public | PK-5 | 184 | 8.4 | Review This School |
|
Navigation
Can't Find What You Are Looking For?
Sponsored Links
Nearby Cities
Get School Listings On Your Site
- The Widget Offers:
- - Searching By City or Zip
- - Public & Private Schools
- - School Ratings & Grades
- - Simple Embedding Code
- Great For:
- - Real Estate Blogs
- - Education or School Blogs
- - School Websites
