For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 242 students in 79536, TX.
The top ranked public middle school in 79536, TX is Merkel Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 79536 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 79536, TX have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 79536, TX Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Merkel Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
302 Ash
Merkel, TX 79536
(325) 928-5511
Merkel, TX 79536
(325) 928-5511
Grades: 6-8
| 242 students
79536, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1601 S 3rd
Merkel, TX 79536
(325) 928-5464
Merkel, TX 79536
(325) 928-5464
Grades: 3-4
| 168 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 79536, TX?
The top ranked public middle schools in 79536, TX include Merkel Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 79536?
1 public middle schools are located in 79536.
What is the racial composition of students in 79536?
79536 public middle schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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