How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Boling ISD | Merkel ISD |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Boling, Texas | Merkel, Texas |
| Total Enrollment | 1,146 | 1,140 |
| Number of Schools | 3 | 3 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.2:1 | 10.2:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Boling ISD | Merkel ISD |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,120 | $11,577 |
| Federal Revenue | 7.8% | 13.0% |
| State Revenue | 54.9% | 51.4% |
| Local Revenue | 37.3% | 35.6% |
Boling ISD
Federal State Local
Merkel ISD
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Boling ISD | Merkel ISD |
|---|---|---|
| White | 36.9% | 69.2% |
| African American | 8.8% | 1.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 52.6% | 26.1% |
| Asian | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 1.5% | 3.2% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 39.0% | 45.4% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Boling ISD | Merkel ISD |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 4 | 4 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 380.3:1 | 360:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 10.4% | 25.3% |
School Types
Boling ISD
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 3
Merkel ISD
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.