How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Cypress-Fairbanks Isd | Merkel Isd |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Houston, Texas | Merkel, Texas |
| Total Enrollment | 118,010 | 1,140 |
| Number of Schools | 89 | 3 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.9:1 | 10.8:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Cypress-Fairbanks Isd | Merkel Isd |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $10,232 | $12,162 |
| Federal Revenue | 15.5% | 13.0% |
| State Revenue | 28.5% | 51.4% |
| Local Revenue | 56.0% | 35.6% |
Cypress-Fairbanks Isd
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Merkel Isd
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Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Cypress-Fairbanks Isd | Merkel Isd |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17.4% | 69.2% |
| African American | 21.1% | 1.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 47.9% | 26.1% |
| Asian | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 4.1% | 3.2% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 55.5% | 48.8% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Cypress-Fairbanks Isd | Merkel Isd |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 292 | 4 |
| Schools with AP | 12 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 435.7:1 | 363.3:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 19.6% | 21.9% |
School Types
Cypress-Fairbanks Isd
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Merkel Isd
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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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 Editorial.