MERKEL H S

High Missing MERKEL, TX Grades 09–12 Rural: Distant Abilene, TX SchoolScore™ B (75)

Located in MERKEL, TEXAS (ZIP 79536), MERKEL H S is a High school serving grades 09–12 in the MERKEL ISD district.

Key statistics: 281 students enrolled; a 7.7:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Rural: Distant by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Texas High School Average
Enrollment
281.0
State avg: 895.0
▼ 69% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
7.74:1
State avg: 15.3:1
▼ 50% better
Free Lunch %
43.8%
State avg: 56.7%
▼ 23% better
School Details
School Name
MERKEL H S
NCESSCH ID
483034003396
State School ID
TX-221904-221904001
School Type
Regular School
Level
High
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
Virtual
Missing
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
Missing
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
2000 S 7TH ST
City
MERKEL
State
Texas
ZIP Code
79536
County
Taylor County
Metro Area
Abilene, TX
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Rural: Distant
Cong. District
4819
State Leg. Upper
48028
State Leg. Lower
48071
Latitude
32.4656
Longitude
-100.0251
Grades Offered
9th 10th 11th 12th
👥
281
Total Students
👩‍🏫
36.3
Teachers FTE
📐
7.7:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
36.3
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)36.3
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 123 43.8%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
MERKEL ISD
LEAID
4830340
State LEA ID
TX-221904
Phone
(325)928-5813
Website
http://www.merkel.esc14.net/
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
MERKEL
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$17,069K
Federal Revenue
$2,379K
State Revenue
$8,919K
Local Revenue
$5,771K
Total Expenditure
$14,834K
Instruction Exp.
$7,816K
Support Services
$4,689K
Other Current Exp.
$693K

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MERKEL H S, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend MERKEL H S?
281 students are enrolled at MERKEL H S, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does MERKEL H S have?
MERKEL H S has 36.3 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 7.7:1.
What grades does MERKEL H S serve?
MERKEL H S serves grades 09 through 12.
Is MERKEL H S a charter school?
MERKEL H S is not a charter school.
What metro area is MERKEL H S located in?
MERKEL H S is located in the Abilene, TX metropolitan area.
What school district does MERKEL H S belong to?
MERKEL H S is part of the MERKEL ISD school district.
How much does MERKEL ISD spend per student?
The MERKEL ISD district spends approximately $52,790,036 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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