Best High Schools in Mercedes, TX

Mercedes, TX has 14 high schools with 12,700 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Mercedes score 30% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 28% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Mercedes exceed expectations.

1. South Texas Isd Science Academy

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

South Texas Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 795 Students

2. South Texas Isd Health Professions

A

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

South Texas Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 755 Students

3. La Feria H S

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

La Feria Isd • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 909 Students

4. Weslaco H S

C

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Weslaco Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2553 Students

5. Mercedes Early College Academy

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Mercedes Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 354 Students

6. Weslaco East H S

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Weslaco Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2004 Students

7. South Palm Gardens H S

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Weslaco Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 65 Students

8. Mercedes Academic Academy

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

15%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Mercedes Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 94 Students

9. Progreso H S

D

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Progreso Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 452 Students

10. Edcouch-elsa H S

D

SchoolGrade

19%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Edcouch-elsa Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1345 Students

Best Middle Schools in Mercedes, TX

Mercedes, TX has 11 middle schools with 6,136 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Mercedes score 21% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 19% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Mercedes exceed expectations.

1. Central Middle

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Weslaco Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 974 Students

2. Mary Hoge Middle

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Weslaco Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 938 Students

3. Noemi Dominguez El

D+

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

La Feria Isd • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 391 Students

4. Armando Cuellar Middle

D+

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Weslaco Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 626 Students

5. Sgt Manuel Chacon Middle

D

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Mercedes Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 563 Students

6. Dorothy Thompson Middle

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Progreso Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 326 Students

7. Sgt William G Harrell Middle

F

SchoolGrade

11%

Actual Test Scores

15%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Mercedes Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 451 Students

8. Carlos Truan J H

F

SchoolGrade

10%

Actual Test Scores

16%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Edcouch-elsa Isd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 622 Students

9. Veterans Middle

F

SchoolGrade

10%

Actual Test Scores

12%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Donna Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 894 Students

10. La Villa Middle

F

SchoolGrade

7%

Actual Test Scores

10%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

La Villa Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 141 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Mercedes, TX

Mercedes, TX has 18 elementary schools with 8,796 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Mercedes score 15% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 16% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Mercedes meet expectations.

1. Airport El

D+

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Weslaco Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 792 Students

2. Raul A Gonzalez Jr El

D

SchoolGrade

19%

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Weslaco Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 618 Students

3. Dr R E Margo El

D

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Weslaco Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 914 Students

4. Progreso El

D

SchoolGrade

17%

Actual Test Scores

17%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Progreso Isd • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 287 Students

5. Ruben Hinojosa El

D

SchoolGrade

17%

Actual Test Scores

17%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Mercedes Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 492 Students

6. Pfc Mario Ybarra El

D-

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

17%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Weslaco Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 519 Students

7. Travis El

D-

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

16%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Mercedes Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 506 Students

8. C E Vail El

D-

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

16%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

La Feria Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 366 Students

9. Jose Bernabe Munoz El

D-

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

13%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

La Villa Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 243 Students

10. North Bridge El

D-

SchoolGrade

14%

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Weslaco Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 692 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Mercedes, TX

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Mercedes, TX has a total population of 31,490 with 34% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 61%, and 11% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Mercedes, TX

27,632

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

61%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

11%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Mercedes, TX.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

F

42.03 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D-

6.40 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

F

35.63 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Mercedes, TX.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Mercedes, TX.

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,895 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

48 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Mercedes, TX Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 21%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 24%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 21%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 21%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 14%
  • Projected Test Scores: 16%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations