Best High Schools in Merkel, TX

Merkel, TX has 6 high schools with 1,585 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 Merkel score 35% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Merkel meet expectations.

1. Anson H S

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Anson Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 217 Students

2. Hawley H S

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Hawley Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 213 Students

3. Merkel H S

C+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Merkel Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 327 Students

4. Sweetwater H S

D

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Sweetwater Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 545 Students

Best Middle Schools in Merkel, TX

Merkel, TX has 4 middle schools with 1,046 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 Merkel score 30% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Merkel don't meet expectations.

1. Merkel Middle

C+

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Merkel Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 248 Students

2. Anson Middle

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Anson Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 167 Students

3. Hawley Middle

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Hawley Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 200 Students

4. Sweetwater Middle

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Sweetwater Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 431 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Merkel, TX

Merkel, TX has 4 elementary schools with 1,604 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 Merkel score 31% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 30% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Merkel meet expectations.

1. Merkel El

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Merkel Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 565 Students

2. Hawley El

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Hawley Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 406 Students

3. Anson El

D

SchoolGrade

19%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Anson Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 368 Students

4. Southeast El

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Sweetwater Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 265 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Merkel, TX

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

Community Factors

Merkel, TX has a total population of 4,340 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 15% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Merkel, TX

4,235

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

93%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

15%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Merkel, TX.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

D-

31.91 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D+

4.09 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D-

27.82 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Merkel, TX.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

971 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

53 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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