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MERCEDES EARLY COLLEGE ACADEMY

PublicAlternative/otherGrades 9–12
MERCEDES, Texas · MERCEDES ISD
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students355
Student:Teacher16.1:1
Free/Reduced Lunch80%
Title INo
MERCEDES EARLY COLLEGE ACADEMY
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceOutcomesBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 529
355
Total Enrollment
State avg: 64%
80%+15.7pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
16.1:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
9–12
Grade Span
High
Level

Overview

MERCEDES EARLY COLLEGE ACADEMY is a public high serving grades 9–12 in MERCEDES, Texas. The school enrolls 355 students. It is part of the MERCEDES ISD district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Texas state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
80% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeAlternative/other
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictMERCEDES ISD
County48215
CityMERCEDES
ZIP78570
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID483025012441

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment355
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino99.3%
Black / African American0.2%
Asian0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races0.0%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.0%
Hispanic
99.3%
Black
0.2%
Asian
0.5%
Two+
0.0%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %80%
State Avg64%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)