How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Mercedes ISD | South Texas ISD |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Mercedes, Texas | Mercedes, Texas |
| Total Enrollment | 4,457 | 4,382 |
| Number of Schools | 10 | 7 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.1:1 | 14:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Mercedes ISD | South Texas ISD |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,385 | $17,956 |
| Federal Revenue | 32.1% | 12.5% |
| State Revenue | 54.9% | 49.4% |
| Local Revenue | 13.0% | 38.1% |
Mercedes ISD
Federal State Local
South Texas ISD
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Mercedes ISD | South Texas ISD |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1.5% | 7.6% |
| African American | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 98.1% | 85.8% |
| Asian | 0.1% | 4.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 89.7% | 57.5% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Mercedes ISD | South Texas ISD |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 9 | 57 |
| Schools with AP | 2 | 4 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 364.6:1 | 230:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 32.4% | 17.7% |
School Types
Mercedes ISD
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 10
South Texas ISD
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 6
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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.