MERKEL MIDDLE

MERKEL ISD
302 ASH
MERKEL, TX 79536
248 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Merkel Middle School, located at 302 Ash in Merkel, Texas, serves as a key educational institution within the Merkel Independent School District. Situated in the heart of Taylor County, the school focuses on providing a structured learning environment for students in the middle grade levels, bridging the gap between elementary education and high school preparation. As part of the Region 14 Education Service Center, the school works to align its curriculum with state standards while fostering a community-focused atmosphere characteristic of smaller Texas school districts.

The school is dedicated to the academic and personal development of its student body, emphasizing core subjects, extracurricular involvement, and character growth. By utilizing resources provided through the district’s official web portal, Merkel Middle School maintains transparent communication with parents and the community regarding academic calendars, school policies, and student achievements. Its mission centers on preparing students for future success by encouraging critical thinking, responsibility, and active participation in the school community.
248
Total Students
25.5
Full-Time Teachers
9.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
41.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    160 (64.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    74 (29.8 %)
  • Black
    6 (2.4 %)
  • Two or More
    6 (2.4 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.8 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: MERKEL ISD
Phone: (325)928-5511
Website: http://www.merkel.esc14.net
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 248
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 25.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 100
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 2

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 78
Grade 7 93
Grade 8 77
Gender Ratio