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Best Schools in Merkel, TX
Merkel, TX has 11 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 3 elementary) serving 2,994 students. On average they score 45% on state proficiency tests against a projected 37%, so schools in Merkel meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Merkel, TX
The top high schools in Merkel, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hawley H S
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hawley Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 213 Students
2. Anson H S
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anson Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 217 Students
3. Merkel H S
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Merkel Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 327 Students
Best Middle Schools in Merkel, TX
The top middle schools in Merkel, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hawley Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hawley Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 200 Students
2. Merkel Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Merkel Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 248 Students
3. Anson Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anson Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 167 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Merkel, TX
The top elementary schools in Merkel, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Merkel El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Merkel Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 565 Students
2. Hawley El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hawley Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 406 Students
3. Anson El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anson Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 368 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
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
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
31.91 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.09 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Merkel, TX Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Merkel, TX
How many schools are in Merkel, TX?
Merkel, TX has 11 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 2,994 students in total.
How do schools in Merkel perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Merkel score 45% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 37%, so on average schools in Merkel meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Merkel?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Merkel
3 of 3 schools in Merkel carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 2C: 1
All 3 public schools we grade in Merkel. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.