- Enrollment
- 903
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Mercedes, TX
Mercedes Academic Academy
Federal NCES profile for Mercedes Academic Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 483025006996
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 90
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mercedes Academic Academy earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #6 of 6
- high schools in Mercedes · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20:1
- large classes for Texas
- 97.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Mercedes Academic Academy has class sizes larger than 93% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mercedes Academic Academy ranks #6 of 6 high schools in Mercedes, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+54 students YoY
Mercedes Academic Academy grew from 94 students in 2022-23 to 148 in 2023-24 (+57.4%).
Teacher FTE added 5.7 → 6.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+54 students YoY 483025006996 · Mercedes, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
100 enr · 20:1 · 97.9% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Mercedes H S (903 students)
Mercedes Academic Academy grew from 94 students in 2022-23 to 148 in 2023-24 (+57.4%). Teacher FTE added 5.7 → 6.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Mercedes Academic Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mercedes H S
Mercedes H S
903 students
- Sgt Manuel Cha
Sgt Manuel Chacon Middle
518 students
- Travis El
Travis El
478 students
- Ruben Hinojosa
Ruben Hinojosa El
468 students
- Taylor El
Taylor El
406 students
- This school 100
Mercedes Academic Academy
100 students
What this shows Mercedes Academic Academy reports 100 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mercedes Academic Academy compares
Mercedes Academic Academy is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20:1 | ▲ 36% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 97.9% | ▲ 58% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 100 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
100
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
97.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20:1
students per teacher
- 36% above state mean
Top 93% in Texas - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
61.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,385
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 50 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 98.0%
White 2.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 98.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 3.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 3.9, Mercedes Academic Academy is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Mercedes Isd reports $14,385 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mercedes Academic Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sgt Manuel Chacon Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Travis El | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ruben Hinojosa El | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Taylor El | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mercedes Academic Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 518
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 478
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 406
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~100 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mercedes Academic Academy
How many students attend Mercedes Academic Academy?
Mercedes Academic Academy has 100 students enrolled. It is a high school in Mercedes, TX. CCD year-over-year: 94 (2022-23) → 148 (2023-24), up 54.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mercedes Academic Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Mercedes Academic Academy is 20:1, which is 36% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mercedes Academic Academy?
97.9% of students at Mercedes Academic Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mercedes Academic Academy?
The largest demographic group at Mercedes Academic Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 98.0% of enrollment, in Mercedes, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mercedes Academic Academy?
Mercedes Academic Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mercedes Academic Academy rank among high schools in Mercedes?
By Resource Investment Index, Mercedes Academic Academy ranks #6 of 6 high schools in Mercedes, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Mercedes on the city page.
What other schools are in Mercedes Isd?
Besides Mercedes Academic Academy, Mercedes Isd also operates Mercedes H S (903 students), Sgt Manuel Chacon Middle (518 students), and Travis El (478 students). See the Mercedes Isd district page for the complete list.