Merkel Middle
Merkel, TX · Merkel ISD
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · Rural, distant
1,123rd of 1,701 Texas middle schools statewide · better than 34%▲ Improving
302 ASH, Merkel, TX 79536
(325)928-5511NCES ID 483034003397Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 229 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 242 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.7% | 64.9% | ▼ 14.8 pts | |
| Hispanic | 16.9% | 30.2% | ▲ 13.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.8% | 3.3% | ▲ 2.5 pts | |
| Black | 1.7% | 1.2% | ▼ 0.5 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
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Merkel Middle
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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.