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MERCEDES H S

PublicRegularGrades 8–12
MERCEDES, Texas · MERCEDES ISD
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students903
Student:Teacher15.1:1
Free/Reduced Lunch92%
Title INo
MERCEDES H S
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Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 529
903
Total Enrollment
State avg: 64%
92%+27.7pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
15.1:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
8–12
Grade Span
High
Level

Overview

MERCEDES H S is a public high serving grades 8–12 in MERCEDES, Texas. The school enrolls 903 students. It is part of the MERCEDES ISD district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Texas state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
92% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelHigh
Grade Span8–12
DistrictMERCEDES ISD
County48215
CityMERCEDES
ZIP78570
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID483025003388

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment903
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino99.5%
Black / African American0.1%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races0.0%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.0%
Hispanic
99.5%
Black
0.1%
Asian
0.0%
Two+
0.0%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %92%
State Avg64%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)