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MERKEL EL

MERKEL EL is a public elementary school in MERKEL ISD (TAYLOR County), Texas. It serves 148 students in special education of 563 total students. It holds a TEA accountability rating of B and an overall SPED support score of 40.3.

  • School District: MERKEL ISD
  • County: TAYLOR
  • Grade Type: Elementary
  • Grade Span: EE - 05
  • Campus Type: Traditional Public School
  • Ranking Status: Ranked
  • Charter School: No
  • Median Household Income: in ZIP code 79536 is $71,346
  • TEA Accountability Overview →
Street view of MERKEL EL in MERKEL, TX
40.3/100
Overall SPED Support Score
96.9%
SPED Support Percentile
B
General Accountability Rating

SPED Sub-Scores

16.0/100
Academic Performance
61.1/100
Academic Growth
31.0/100
Inclusion & Placement
47.0/100
Staffing Support
86.9/100
Discipline Climate
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Graduation & Dropout

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General Information on Students and Teachers 2019 2022 2025
Total number of students 563
Number of students in Special Education 148
Percentage of students in Special Education 26.3%
Total Students with Disabilities 151
Students with Autism 23
Students with Behavioral Disabilities 12
Students with Intellectual Disability 70
Students with Non-Categorical Early Childhood 1
Students with Physical Disabilities 45
Total Count of Teachers 63.2
Count of Special Education Teachers (Full Time Equivalent) 6
Percentage of Special Ed Teachers 15.1%
Ratio of Special Education Students to Special Education Teachers 24.7

Frequently Asked Questions

Does MERKEL EL offer strong special education support?
MERKEL EL has an Overall SPED Support Score of 40.3, placing it in the 96.9 percentile of ranked Texas public schools, which reflects strong special education support. The school serves 148 students in special education with 6 special education teachers.
What grades does MERKEL EL serve?
MERKEL EL serves grades EE - 05, classified as elementary in MERKEL ISD.
Is MERKEL EL a charter school?
No. MERKEL EL is a traditional public school in MERKEL ISD.
How does MERKEL EL compare to other Texas schools for special education?
You can compare MERKEL EL side-by-side with up to four other Texas schools across STAAR results, special education metrics, discipline, and graduation data on the school comparison page at https://learningdifferences.info/compare/.
What is MERKEL EL's TEA accountability rating?
MERKEL EL has a Texas Education Agency accountability rating of B for the 2025 reporting year.

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