MERKEL MIDDLE
TEA rating
C · 76
Grades
06-08
Enrollment
244
Open jobs
0
Student profile · 2024–25
Campus student demographics
Student membership data reported to TEA for this campus.
Race & ethnicity
| Category | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 66.7% |
| Hispanic | 28.5% |
| African American | 0.8% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0% |
| Two or more races | 4.1% |
Student programs
| Category | Percent |
|---|---|
| EB/EL (English learners) | 4.9% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 41.5% |
| Special education | 32.5% |
| Gifted & talented | 5.7% |
| Dyslexic | 11.4% |
Population counts
| Category | Students |
|---|---|
| Immigrant | 0 |
| Military-connected | 8 |
Gender
| Category | Percent |
|---|---|
| Male | 50% |
| Female | 50% |
2025 TEA Accountability
Campus ratings
State-assigned domain ratings and scores.
Campus distinctions
TEA distinction designations earned by this campus.
ELA / Reading
Not earned
Mathematics
Not earned
Science
Earned
Social Studies
Earned
Postsecondary Readiness
Not earned
Spring 2026 STAAR
STAAR performance
Percentage of students at or above each performance level, by grade.
Mathematics
| Grade | Approaches+ | Meets+ | Masters |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 74% | 33% | 9% |
| 7 | 22% | 6% | 2% |
| 8 | 72% | 38% | 2% |
Reading / ELA
| Grade | Approaches+ | Meets+ | Masters |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 71% | 54% | 29% |
| 7 | 80% | 45% | 25% |
| 8 | 86% | 61% | 29% |
Social Studies
| Grade | Approaches+ | Meets+ | Masters |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 61% | 28% | 10% |
Campus staffing · 2024–25
Teachers & staffing
Campus-level staffing from TEA, with district-wide pay and turnover for context.
Student / teacher ratio
9.3 : 1
Avg teacher experience
13.1 yrs
Avg teacher salary
$69,440
Teacher turnover
13.8%
State avg. 22.7%
Teacher Incentive Allotment · TIA
TIA Allotments
Additional annual funding available per teacher designation at this campus.
Participation status
Recognized
$6,178
per teacher / year
Exemplary
$12,357
per teacher / year
Master
$22,594
per teacher / year
Jobs
Open positions
Address
P O BOX 430
MERKEL, TX 79536-0430