Merkel El
Merkel, TX · Merkel ISD · Grades PK-5
2,373rd of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 46%▼ Declining
Merkel El ranking
SchoolRow ranks Merkel El 2,373rd of 4,406 Texas elementary schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 46% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 61th in 2019 to 46th in 2025 — declining.
Merkel El test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 222 students tested
Merkel El students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 589 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 72.1% | 69.3% | ▼ 2.8 pts | |
| Hispanic | 23.5% | 25.6% | ▲ 2.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.9% | 3.2% | ▲ 0.3 pts | |
| Black | 0.6% | 1.2% | ▲ 0.6 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.9% | 0.5% | ▼ 0.4 pts |
Homes near Merkel El
Typical home value $197K in zip 79536 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Merkel El
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 5Dyess ElAbilene ISD · 12.4 mi away2,236th of 4,406
ELA 51% · Math 44% - 5Bassetti ElAbilene ISD · 13.5 mi away2,302nd of 4,406
ELA 56% · Math 38% - 5Stafford ElAbilene ISD · 14 mi away2,553rd of 4,406
ELA 45% · Math 45% - 3Bonham ElAbilene ISD · 14.2 mi away3,188th of 4,406
ELA 45% · Math 34% - 4Purcell ElAbilene ISD · 14.6 mi away2,730th of 4,406
ELA 52% · Math 35% - 6Austin ElAbilene ISD · 14.7 mi away1,966th of 4,406
ELA 56% · Math 44% - 6Ward ElAbilene ISD · 15.2 mi away2,175th of 4,406
ELA 59% · Math 37% - 1Ortiz ElAbilene ISD · 15.5 mi away4,211th of 4,406
ELA 27% · Math 24%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Merkel El in?
Merkel El is part of the Merkel ISD district in Merkel, Texas.
Is Merkel El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Merkel El 2,373rd of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 46% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Merkel El?
White 69%, Hispanic 26%, Two or more races 3%, Black 1% (589 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Merkel El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 79536 is $197K 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.