Merkel Middle
Public
Middle Grades 6–8 C+School Grade
Part of Merkel Independent School District
302 Ash, Merkel, TX 79536 · (325) 928-5511
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Academic performance
Math proficiency28%
State average 36.6%
Reading / language arts36%
State average 41.8%
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21)
At a glance
246Students enrolled
9:1Student–teacher ratio
41%Free / reduced lunch
RuralSetting
Regular SchoolSchool type
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6101
Grade 769
Grade 876
Students
White · 67%164
Hispanic · 28%70
Two or more races · 4%10
Black · 1%2
Counts as reported to NCES; percentages are of students with a reported race/ethnicity.
Enrollment · last 5 years
235’20
227’21
248’22
242’23
246’24
Location
302 Ash Merkel
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School facts from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Academic scores from the EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). Community ratings and reviews reflect neighbor opinions, not an official measure of school quality.