For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,140 students in 79536, TX.
The top ranked public schools in 79536, TX are Merkel Elementary School, Merkel Middle School and Merkel High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 79536 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 79536, TX have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best 79536, TX Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Merkel Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1602 Sth 5th
Merkel, TX 79536
(325) 928-4795
Merkel, TX 79536
(325) 928-4795
Grades: PK-5
| 565 students
Rank: #22.
Merkel Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
302 Ash
Merkel, TX 79536
(325) 928-5511
Merkel, TX 79536
(325) 928-5511
Grades: 6-8
| 248 students
Rank: #33.
Merkel High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2000 S 7th St
Merkel, TX 79536
(325) 928-4667
Merkel, TX 79536
(325) 928-4667
Grades: 9-12
| 327 students
79536, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1601 S 3rd
Merkel, TX 79536
(325) 928-5464
Merkel, TX 79536
(325) 928-5464
Grades: 3-4
| 168 students
Taylor County Learning Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
889 S 25th
Merkel, TX 79536
(325) 928-5813
Merkel, TX 79536
(325) 928-5813
Grades: 8-9
| 2 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 79536, TX?
The top ranked public schools in 79536, TX include Merkel Elementary School, Merkel Middle School and Merkel High School.
How many public schools are located in 79536?
3 public schools are located in 79536.
What is the racial composition of students in 79536?
79536 public schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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