For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,051 students in Mercedes, TX.
The top ranked public middle schools in Mercedes, TX are Sgt Manuel Chacon Middle School, Sgt William G Harrell Middle School and Mercedes High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mercedes, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Mercedes have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Middle Schools in Mercedes, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sgt Manuel Chacon Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
801 S Mile 1 E
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 514-2200
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 514-2200
Grades: 6-8
| 587 students
Rank: #22.
Sgt William G Harrell Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2825 N Fm 491
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 514-2300
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 514-2300
Grades: 6-8
| 388 students
Rank: #33.
Mercedes High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1200 S Florida
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 514-2100
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 514-2100
Grades: 8-12
| 895 students
Rank: n/an/a
100 Med High Dr
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 514-4201
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 514-4201
Grades: 6-11
| 181 students
Mercedes, Texas ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Cameron County J J A E P (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
100 Med High Dr
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 565-2454
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 565-2454
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Hidalgo County J J A E P (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
100 Med High Dr
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 565-2454
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 565-2454
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
700 Med High Dr
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 565-2454
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 565-2454
Grades: 9-12
| 636 students
801 Hidalgo St
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 514-2300
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 514-2300
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
837 S Ohio St
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 514-2366
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 514-2366
Grades: 5-6
| 763 students
Mercedes Daep (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
720 S Mile 1 E
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 514-5076
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 514-5076
Grades: 2-12
| n/a students
950 W Sixth St
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 514-2344
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 514-2344
Grades: PK-K
| 629 students
Santa Maria Alternative (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
326 S Texas
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 565-3663
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 565-3663
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Mercedes, TX?
The top ranked public middle schools in Mercedes, TX include Sgt Manuel Chacon Middle School, Sgt William G Harrell Middle School and Mercedes High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Mercedes?
4 public middle schools are located in Mercedes.
What is the racial composition of students in Mercedes?
Mercedes public middle schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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