Merkel H S
Merkel, TX · Merkel ISD
Regular public school · Grades 9-12 · Rural, distant
1,033rd of 1,669 Texas high schools statewide · better than 38%▲ Improving
2000 S 7TH ST, Merkel, TX 79536
(325)928-4667NCES ID 483034003396Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Merkel H S 1,033rd 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 38% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 31th in 2019 to 38th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 183 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 295 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 83.9% | 73.6% | ▼ 10.3 pts | |
| Hispanic | 13.8% | 22.0% | ▲ 8.2 pts | |
| Black | 1.0% | 1.7% | ▲ 0.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 1.7% | ▲ 1.7 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.7% | 1.0% | ▲ 0.3 pts | |
| Asian | 0.7% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.7 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 $197K in zip 79536 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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What school district is Merkel H S in?
Merkel H S is part of the Merkel ISD district in Merkel, Texas.
Is Merkel H S a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Merkel H S 1,033rd of 1,669 Texas high schools (better than 38% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Merkel H S?
White 74%, Hispanic 22%, Black 2%, Two or more races 2% (295 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Merkel H S 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.