Merkel Independent School District has 4 schools and 1,140 learners. The district’s minority enrollment is 30%. Also, 60.9% of learners are economically disadvantaged.

Learners at Merkel Independent School District: The learner body at the schools served by Merkel Independent School District is 68.2% White, 3.3% Black, 26.8% Asian, 1.3% Hispanic/Latino, 0.1% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 68.2% Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander. Also, 0% of learners are two or more races, and 0% have not specified their race or ethnicity. Also, 51% of learners are female, and 49% of learners are male. At schools in Merkel Independent School District, 60.9% of learners are able to partake in the federal free and reduced price meal program and 2.6% of learners are English language learners.

Educators at Merkel Independent School District: Within Merkel Independent School District, 100.0% of educators are certified, and 81.8% have three or more years of experience. The learner-to-teacher ratio is lower than the state average, at 12:1. The district has 1 full-time counselor on staff.

Test Scores at Merkel Independent School District: In Merkel Independent School District, 34% of elementary learners tested at or above the proficient level for reading, and 49% tested at or above that level for math. Also, 35% of middle school learners tested at or above the proficient level for reading, and 36% tested at or above that level for math. And 62% of high school learners tested at or above the proficient level for reading, and 76% tested at or above that level for math.

Finances at Merkel Independent School District: Merkel Independent School District spends $10,223 per learner annually. It has a yearly revenue of $12,840,000. The school district spends $5,791.9 million on instruction, $3,494.1 million on support services and $487.8 million on other expenses.