MERKEL MIDDLE
MERKEL MIDDLE is a public middle school in MERKEL ISD (TAYLOR County), Texas. It serves 80 students in special education of 246 total students. It holds a TEA accountability rating of C and an overall SPED support score of 40.6.
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- School District: MERKEL ISD
- County: TAYLOR
- Grade Type: Middle
- Grade Span: 06 - 08
- Campus Type: Traditional Public School
- Ranking Status: Ranked
- Charter School: No
- Median Household Income: in ZIP code 79536 is $71,346
- TEA Accountability Overview →
40.6/100
Overall SPED Support Score
47.1%
SPED Support Percentile
General Accountability Rating
SPED Sub-Scores
13.9/100
Academic Performance
46.0/100
Academic Growth
30.4/100
Inclusion & Placement
45.0/100
Staffing Support
75.9/100
Discipline Climate
33.8/100
Graduation & Dropout
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| General Information on Students and Teachers | 2019 | 2022 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total number of students | 246 | ||
| Number of students in Special Education | 80 | ||
| Percentage of students in Special Education | 32.5% | ||
| Total Students with Disabilities | 51 | ||
| Students with Autism | 7 | ||
| Students with Behavioral Disabilities | 5 | ||
| Students with Intellectual Disability | 38 | ||
| Students with Non-Categorical Early Childhood | 0 | ||
| Students with Physical Disabilities | 1 | ||
| Total Count of Teachers | 35.1 | ||
| Count of Special Education Teachers (Full Time Equivalent) | 2.7 | ||
| Percentage of Special Ed Teachers | 11.9% | ||
| Ratio of Special Education Students to Special Education Teachers | 29.6 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Does MERKEL MIDDLE offer strong special education support?
MERKEL MIDDLE has an Overall SPED Support Score of 40.6, placing it in the 47.1 percentile of ranked Texas public schools, which reflects developing special education support. The school serves 80 students in special education with 2.7 special education teachers.
What grades does MERKEL MIDDLE serve?
MERKEL MIDDLE serves grades 06 - 08, classified as middle in MERKEL ISD.
Is MERKEL MIDDLE a charter school?
No. MERKEL MIDDLE is a traditional public school in MERKEL ISD.
How does MERKEL MIDDLE compare to other Texas schools for special education?
You can compare MERKEL MIDDLE 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 MIDDLE's TEA accountability rating?
MERKEL MIDDLE has a Texas Education Agency accountability rating of C for the 2025 reporting year.
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