Sgt Manuel Chacon Middle
Mercedes, TX · Mercedes ISD · Grades 6-8
1,606th of 1,701 Texas middle schools statewide · better than 6%▼ Declining
Sgt Manuel Chacon Middle ranking
SchoolRow ranks Sgt Manuel Chacon Middle 1,606th of 1,701 Texas middle schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 6% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 18th in 2019 to 6th in 2025 — declining.
Sgt Manuel Chacon Middle test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 501 students tested
Sgt Manuel Chacon Middle students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 587 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 98.6% | 96.9% | ▼ 1.7 pts | |
| White | 0.9% | 2.7% | ▲ 1.8 pts |
Homes near Sgt Manuel Chacon Middle
Typical home value $141K in zip 78570 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2007
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Sgt Manuel Chacon Middle
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 2Sgt William G Harrell MiddleMercedes ISD · 2.6 mi away1,495th of 1,701
ELA 38% · Math 25% - 5Noemi Dominguez ElLa Feria ISD · 4.1 mi away975th of 1,701
ELA 51% · Math 37% - 4W B Green J HLa Feria ISD · 4.2 mi away1,095th of 1,701
ELA 49% · Math 34% - 4Mary Hoge MiddleWeslaco ISD · 4.6 mi away1,159th of 1,701
ELA 47% · Math 33% - 6Dorothy Thompson MiddleProgreso ISD · 5.2 mi away825th of 1,701
ELA 46% · Math 48% - 5Armando Cuellar MiddleWeslaco ISD · 5.3 mi away966th of 1,701
ELA 47% · Math 41% - 2Santa Maria MiddleSanta Maria ISD · 5.6 mi away1,407th of 1,701
ELA 38% · Math 31% - 9Central MiddleWeslaco ISD · 5.7 mi away328th of 1,701
ELA 63% · Math 62%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Sgt Manuel Chacon Middle in?
Sgt Manuel Chacon Middle is part of the Mercedes ISD district in Mercedes, Texas.
Is Sgt Manuel Chacon Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Sgt Manuel Chacon Middle 1,606th of 1,701 Texas middle schools (better than 6% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Sgt Manuel Chacon Middle?
Hispanic 97%, White 3% (587 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Sgt Manuel Chacon Middle 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.