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Merkel Middle

Merkel ISD · Taylor County · 302 ASH, Merkel, TX 79536

(325)928-5511

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5/10
#834
Rank 834 out of 1,447
Top 58%
English Language Arts5/10 · #836 · 42nd percentile
Mathematics3/10 · #1082 · 25th percentile
Science8/10 · #358 · 75th percentile

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School Overview

Merkel Middle sits in the heart of a tight-knit West Texas community about 20 miles west of Abilene, where Friday nights matter and everyone knows everyone. The school shows a real strength in science, punching well above average in that area, though families with students who need extra support in math may want to stay engaged with teachers to keep pace. It's a good fit for families drawn to small-town life where kids aren't just a face in the crowd and the community rallies around its schools.

Student Demographics

231 students tested · 2023-24 school year

Ethnicity

White
153 (66%)
Hispanic
66 (29%)
Other
12 (5%)

Key Indicators

English Learners7 (3%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged101 (44%)
Students with Disabilities46 (20%)

Staff & Teachers(2023-24)

242
Enrollment
23.1
Teachers (FTE)
10.5:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)