Mercedes Academic Academy

Summary:

Mercedes Academic Academy is a public high school located in Mercedes, Texas, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 94 students. The school is part of the Mercedes Independent School District (ISD), which is ranked 860 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Mercedes Academic Academy has consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of Texas high schools over the past decade, with proficiency rates on STAAR EOC exams significantly below state and district averages across all subject areas. The school has struggled with low graduation rates, high dropout rates, and an extremely high percentage of economically disadvantaged students. When compared to nearby schools like Mercedes High School and Mercedes Early College Academy, the differences in academic performance and outcomes are stark, with Mercedes Early College Academy outperforming Mercedes Academic Academy across multiple metrics.

Despite the school's low performance, it appears to receive relatively high per-student funding, suggesting that the issue may not be solely a lack of resources, but rather the effective allocation and utilization of those resources to improve student outcomes. To address the challenges faced by Mercedes Academic Academy, the Mercedes ISD and school leadership should consider conducting a thorough needs assessment, implementing evidence-based instructional strategies, strengthening support systems for vulnerable student subgroups, and exploring partnerships with successful nearby schools to learn from their best practices.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 720 S Mile 1 E
       Mercedes, TX  78570-3137


(956) 514-5076

District: Mercedes Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1928th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,782 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  21.7 Help
Number of students:  148

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
94.6%
White:
5.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Mercedes Academic Academy ranks worse than 97% of high schools in Texas. It also ranks last among 3 ranked high schools in the Mercedes Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 3.18. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Mercedes Academic Academy who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Mercedes Academic Academy has the smallest high school student body size in the Mercedes Independent School District (Isd). Racial makeup is: Hispanic (94.6%), White (5.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Mercedes Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mercedes Academic Academy is 21.7, which is the highest among 3 high schools in the Mercedes Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mercedes Academic Academy is $15,782, which is the highest among 3 high schools in the Mercedes Independent School District (Isd)!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mercedes Academic Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Mercedes Academic Academy 1928th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Mercedes Academic Academy in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Mercedes Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Mercedes Independent School District (Isd) 860th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Mercedes Academic Academy

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Rank History for all students at Mercedes Academic Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 2.75 1398th 1427 2.0%
2005 4.42 1392nd 1429 2.6%
2006 0.72 1419th 1430 0.8%
2007 19.05 1327th 1497 11.4%
2008 1.41 1483rd 1510 1.8%
2009 2.00 1512th 1539 1.8%
2010 0.23 1562nd 1568 0.4%
2011 0.22 1665th 1672 0.4%
2014 1.40 1707th 1734 1.6%
2015 11.67 1566th 1743 10.2%
2016 3.69 1675th 1762 4.9%
2017 4.68 1708th 1777 3.9%
2018 2.86 1776th 1797 1.2%
2019 2.37 1823rd 1857 1.8%
2021 19.65 1532nd 1861 17.7%
2022 2.22 1862nd 1876 0.7%
2023 2.52 1926th 1961 1.8%
2024 3.18 1928th 1987 3.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Mercedes Academic Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.66 1064th 1113 4.4%
2019 15.10 1103rd 1136 2.9%
2022 8.19 1267th 1278 0.9%
2023 6.06 1360th 1371 0.8%
2024 6.66 1401st 1435 2.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Mercedes Academic Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 48.29 560th 1357 58.7%
2024 15.68 1445th 1547 6.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mercedes Academic Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 3.96 1771st 1794 1.3%
2019 3.30 1784th 1818 1.9%
2021 17.47 1593rd 1848 13.8%
2022 3.12 1824th 1847 1.2%
2023 3.41 1852nd 1897 2.4%
2024 5.09 1826th 1883 3.0%
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Rank History for Migrant students at Mercedes Academic Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 19.11 103rd 113 8.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Mercedes Academic Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 1.35 1773rd 1781 0.4%
2019 1.36 1774th 1798 1.3%
2022 1.18 1825th 1841 0.9%
2023 3.03 1818th 1891 3.9%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Mercedes Academic Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.33 1766th 1784 1.0%
2019 8.12 1773rd 1810 2.0%
2021 39.54 1040th 1829 43.1%
2022 6.98 1805th 1837 1.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Mercedes Academic Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 4.62 1763rd 1803 2.2%
2019 3.24 1805th 1824 1.0%
2022 4.14 1792nd 1853 3.3%
2023 2.78 1885th 1913 1.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Mercedes Academic Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 3.82 1667th 1691 1.4%
2019 3.09 1688th 1714 1.5%
2021 23.20 1388th 1743 20.4%
2022 2.65 1741st 1762 1.2%
2023 3.29 1773rd 1820 2.6%
2024 4.55 1749th 1804 3.0%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Mercedes Academic Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 0 0 0 47 0 n/a n/a 0 47
1996 0 0 0 47 0 n/a n/a 0 47
1997 0 0 0 67 0 n/a n/a 0 67
1998 0 2 0 70 0 n/a n/a 0 72
1999 0 0 1 60 0 n/a n/a 0 61
2000 0 0 0 66 0 n/a n/a 0 66
2001 1 0 0 103 0 n/a n/a 0 104
2002 0 0 0 113 0 n/a n/a 0 113
2003 0 0 0 113 0 n/a n/a 0 113
2004 1 0 0 102 0 n/a n/a 0 103
2005 0 0 0 91 0 n/a n/a 0 91
2006 0 0 0 60 0 n/a n/a 0 60
2007 2 0 0 74 0 n/a n/a 0 76
2008 1 0 0 57 0 n/a n/a 0 58
2009 1 1 0 85 0 n/a n/a 0 87
2010 0 0 0 105 0 n/a n/a 0 105
2011 1 0 0 71 0 0 0 0 72
2012 1 0 0 82 0 0 0 0 83
2013 0 0 0 84 0 0 0 0 84
2014 1 0 0 90 0 0 0 0 91
2015 0 0 0 92 0 0 0 0 92
2016 1 0 0 79 0 0 0 0 80
2017 0 0 0 81 0 0 0 0 81
2018 1 1 0 67 0 0 0 0 69
2019 1 0 0 76 0 0 0 0 77
2020 1 0 0 61 0 0 0 0 62
2021 1 0 0 53 0 0 0 0 54
2022 0 0 0 64 0 0 0 0 64
2023 2 0 0 92 0 0 0 0 94
2024 8 0 0 140 0 0 0 0 148

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Mercedes Academic Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 47 0.0 0.0 76.6
1996 47 0.0 0.0 76.6
1997 67 0.0 0.0 77.6
1998 72 0.0 0.0 63.9
1999 61 4.0 15.3 72.1
2000 66 5.0 13.2 66.7
2001 104 2.5 41.6 57.7
2002 113 4.1 27.6 49.6
2003 113 4.1 27.6 49.6
2004 103 4.6 22.4 46.6
2005 91 4.5 20.2 42.9
2006 60 4.6 13.0 45
2007 76 4.4 17.3 31.6
2008 58 6.0 9.7 19
2009 87 7.0 12.3 6.9
2010 105 5.9 17.7 1.9
2011 72 5.2 13.7 0
2012 83 9.7 8.5 0
2013 84 8.5 9.8 96.4
2014 91 9.4 9.6 96.7
2015 92 10.0 9.2 75
2016 80 11.0 7.2 83.8
2017 81 9.6 8.4 93.8
2018 69 10.0 6.8 100
2019 77 7.5 10.2 97.4
2020 62 8.5 7.2 93.5
2021 54 7.0 7.7 88.9
2022 64 5.2 12.0 98.4
2023 94 5.6 16.5 98.9
2024 148 6.8 21.7 99.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Mercedes Academic Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 47 0.0 0.0 76.6
1996 47 0.0 0.0 76.6
1997 67 0.0 0.0 77.6
1998 72 0.0 0.0 63.9
1999 61 4.0 15.3 72.1
2000 66 5.0 13.2 66.7
2001 104 2.5 41.6 57.7
2002 113 4.1 27.6 49.6
2003 113 4.1 27.6 49.6
2004 103 4.6 22.4 46.6
2005 91 4.5 20.2 42.9
2006 60 4.6 13.0 45
2007 76 4.4 17.3 31.6
2008 58 6.0 9.7 19
2009 87 7.0 12.3 6.9
2010 105 5.9 17.7 1.9
2011 72 5.2 13.7 0
2012 83 9.7 8.5 0
2013 84 8.5 9.8 96.4
2014 91 9.4 9.6 96.7
2015 92 10.0 9.2 75
2016 80 11.0 7.2 83.8
2017 81 9.6 8.4 93.8
2018 69 10.0 6.8 100
2019 77 7.5 10.2 97.4
2020 62 8.5 7.2 93.5
2021 54 7.0 7.7 88.9
2022 64 5.2 12.0 98.4
2023 94 5.6 16.5 98.9
2024 148 6.8 21.7 99.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Mercedes Academic Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,223 (15.3%) $12,268 (84.7%) $14,491
2020 $1,986 (13.1%) $13,130 (86.9%) $15,116
2021 $3,184 (20.2%) $12,597 (79.8%) $15,782

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mercedes Academic Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
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Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1823rd of 1857 High schoolsRanks 1926th of 1961 High schools
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Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Mercedes Academic Academy)00
   End of Course Algebra I (Mercedes Independent School District (Isd))4423
 21%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%
End of Course Biology (Mercedes Academic Academy)07
 7%
   End of Course Biology (Mercedes Independent School District (Isd))4635
 11%
   End of Course Biology (Texas)6357
 6%
End of Course English I Reading (Mercedes Academic Academy)04
 4%
   End of Course English I Reading (Mercedes Independent School District (Isd))3636
   End of Course English I Reading (Texas)4954
 5%
End of Course English II Reading (Mercedes Academic Academy)814
 6%
   End of Course English II Reading (Mercedes Independent School District (Isd))4534
 11%
   End of Course English II Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
End of Course U.S. History (Mercedes Academic Academy)199
 10%
   End of Course U.S. History (Mercedes Independent School District (Isd))6453
 11%
   End of Course U.S. History (Texas)7571
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students7794
 22.1%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic7692
 21.1%
Pacific Islander00
White12
 100%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients97.4%98.9%
 1.5%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 148 students attended Mercedes Academic Academy.

Students at Mercedes Academic Academy are 95% Hispanic, 5% White.

Mercedes Academic Academy ranks in the bottom 3.0% of Texas high schools.


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