School ratings based on state standardized test scores and comparing those results to other schools in the same state.
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The Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills, also known as TAKS, is a standardized test given annually to students in primary and secondary schools (grades 3-11) in the state of Texas. TAKS assesses students' knowledge in reading, math, writing, science and social studies/history. The charts below show the percentage of students at Merkel High School who met the state of Texas standards. Grade 9Reading / English Language Arts (% met standard)TAKS Exam Scores (2011) — State Percentile Rank: 75
88 Students Tested - Average Scale Score: 2301 Math (% met standard)TAKS Exam Scores (2011) — State Percentile Rank: 52
90 Students Tested - Average Scale Score: 2164 Grade 11Reading / English Language Arts (% met standard)TAKS Exam Scores (2011) — State Percentile Rank: 48
68 Students Tested - Average Scale Score: 2282 Math (% met standard)TAKS Exam Scores (2011) — State Percentile Rank: 57
68 Students Tested - Average Scale Score: 2288 Science (% met standard)TAKS Exam Scores (2011) — State Percentile Rank: 49
68 Students Tested - Average Scale Score: 2275 Social Studies (% met standard)TAKS Exam Scores (2011) — State Percentile Rank: 71
68 Students Tested - Average Scale Score: 2383 |
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School Days/Year: NR (Private Schools Only) Students Receiving Free Lunches: 30% |
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Other Schools NearbyTaylor County Learning Center (0.02 mi.)300 Ash, Merkel TX 79536 Merkel Middle School (0.02 mi.) S 3Rd And Ash St, Merkel TX 79536 Merkel Int (0.18 mi.) 1601 South 3Rd, Merkel TX 79536 Merkel El (0.25 mi.) 1602 South 5Th, Merkel TX 79536 Trent Independent School District (5.69 mi.) 12821 East Interstate 20, Trent TX 79561 All Merkel SchoolsMerkel PreschoolsMerkel Elementary Schools Merkel Middle Schools Merkel High Schools Community StatisticsMedian Household Income: $31,957 (State Avg: $39,927)Median Home Value: $42,200 (State Avg: $82,500) Total Homes: 2,200 (Occupied: 85.8% - Stave Avg: 336,061.5%) Median Year Homes Built: 1971 (State Avg: 1977) Residents Living Below Poverty Level: 9% (State Avg: 7%) Source: US Census 2000 (Zip code: 79536) |
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Merkel High School has 10 students for every one full-time equivalent teacher (SOURCE: NCES, 2008-2009).
Texas student-teacher ratio (avg): 10:1
U.S. student-teacher ratio (avg): 15:1
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