Merkel Middle
Merkel, TX · Merkel ISD · Grades 6-8
1,123rd of 1,701 Texas middle schools statewide · better than 34%▲ Improving
Merkel Middle ranking
SchoolRow ranks Merkel Middle 1,123rd 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 34% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 24th in 2019 to 34th in 2025 — improving.
Merkel Middle test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 229 students tested
Merkel Middle students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 242 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 72.0% | 64.9% | ▼ 7.1 pts | |
| Hispanic | 23.2% | 30.2% | ▲ 7.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.2% | 3.3% | ▲ 2.1 pts | |
| Black | 2.4% | 1.2% | ▼ 1.2 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.2% | 0.4% | ▼ 0.8 pts |
Homes near Merkel Middle
Typical home value $197K in zip 79536 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Merkel Middle
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 2Clack MiddleAbilene ISD · 13.2 mi away1,451st of 1,701
ELA 41% · Math 25% - 3Mann MiddleAbilene ISD · 14.8 mi away1,330th of 1,701
ELA 44% · Math 28% - 4Hawley MiddleHawley ISD · 15.3 mi away1,053rd of 1,701
ELA 49% · Math 35% - 3Madison MiddleAbilene ISD · 15.5 mi away1,311th of 1,701
ELA 44% · Math 29% - 9Wylie West J HWylie ISD · 16 mi away223rd of 1,701
ELA 74% · Math 62% - 1Taylor County Learning CenterAbilene ISD · 16.9 mi away1,700th of 1,701
ELA 0% - 5Craig MiddleAbilene ISD · 18.1 mi away978th of 1,701
ELA 49% · Math 38% - 9Wylie East J HWylie ISD · 18.7 mi away309th of 1,701
ELA 71% · Math 56%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Merkel Middle in?
Merkel Middle is part of the Merkel ISD district in Merkel, Texas.
Is Merkel Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Merkel Middle 1,123rd of 1,701 Texas middle schools (better than 34% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Merkel Middle?
White 65%, Hispanic 30%, Two or more races 3%, Black 1% (242 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Merkel Middle 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.