Sgt Manuel Chacon Middle
Mercedes, TX · Mercedes ISD
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · Suburb, large
1,606th of 1,701 Texas middle schools statewide · better than 6%▼ Declining
801 S MILE 1 E, Mercedes, TX 78570
(956)514-2200NCES ID 483025003389Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 501 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 587 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 99.9% | 96.9% | ▼ 3.0 pts | |
| White | 0.1% | 2.7% | ▲ 2.6 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $141K in zip 78570 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2007
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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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.