Mercedes Early College Academy
Mercedes, TX · Mercedes ISD · Grades 9-12
658th of 1,669 Texas high schools statewide · better than 61%▼ Declining
Mercedes Early College Academy ranking
SchoolRow ranks Mercedes Early College Academy 658th of 1,669 Texas high schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 61% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 95th in 2019 to 61th in 2025 — declining.
Mercedes Early College Academy test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 161 students tested
Mercedes Early College Academy students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 349 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 98.7% | 98.3% | ▼ 0.4 pts | |
| White | 1.0% | 1.1% | ▲ 0.1 pts |
Homes near Mercedes Early College Academy
Typical home value $141K in zip 78570 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2007
Data Provided by Zillow Group
High schools near Mercedes Early College Academy
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3Triumph Public High Schools-MercedesTriumph Public High Schools-Rio Grande Valley · 0.6 mi away · charter1,308th of 1,669
ELA 17% · Math 40% - 2Mercedes H SMercedes ISD · 0.9 mi away1,501st of 1,669
ELA 28% · Math 9% - 8South Texas ISD Health ProfessionsSouth Texas ISD · 1.4 mi away352nd of 1,669
ELA 79% · Math 42% - 10South Texas ISD Science AcademySouth Texas ISD · 1.4 mi away143rd of 1,669
ELA 84% · Math 61% - 1Mercedes Academic AcademyMercedes ISD · 1.6 mi away1,637th of 1,669
ELA 6% · Math 4% - 6South Palm Gardens H SWeslaco ISD · 2 mi away700th of 1,669
ELA 38% · Math 57% - 3Weslaco East H SWeslaco ISD · 3.1 mi away1,188th of 1,669
ELA 34% · Math 32% - 4Premier H S of WeslacoPremier High Schools · 3.5 mi away · charter1,066th of 1,669
ELA 43% · Math 30%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Mercedes Early College Academy in?
Mercedes Early College Academy is part of the Mercedes ISD district in Mercedes, Texas.
Is Mercedes Early College Academy a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Mercedes Early College Academy 658th of 1,669 Texas high schools (better than 61% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Mercedes Early College Academy?
Hispanic 98%, White 1% (349 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Mercedes Early College Academy cost?
The typical home value in zip code 78570 is $141K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.