- Enrollment
- 2,020
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Seguin, TX
Mercer & Blumberg Lrn Ctr
Federal NCES profile for Mercer & Blumberg Lrn Ctr, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 483969006964
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 85
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mercer & Blumberg Lrn Ctr earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Seguin · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.4:1
- small classes for Texas
- 81.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Mercer & Blumberg Lrn Ctr has class sizes smaller than 88% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mercer & Blumberg Lrn Ctr ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Seguin, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Mercer & Blumberg Lrn Ctr shrank from 81 students in 2022-23 to 73 in 2023-24 (-9.9%).
Teacher FTE held 7.0 → 6.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-8 students YoY 483969006964 · Seguin, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
73 enr · 10.4:1 · 81.5% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Seguin H S (2,020 students)
Mercer & Blumberg Lrn Ctr shrank from 81 students in 2022-23 to 73 in 2023-24 (-9.9%). Teacher FTE held 7.0 → 6.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Mercer & Blumberg Lrn Ctr in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Seguin H S
Seguin H S
2,020 students
- Briesemeister 798
Briesemeister Middle
798 students
- Jim Barnes Mid 762
Jim Barnes Middle
762 students
- Koennecke El 560
Koennecke El
560 students
- Oralia R Rodri 499
Oralia R Rodriguez El
499 students
- This school 73
Mercer & Blumberg Lrn Ctr
73 students
What this shows Mercer & Blumberg Lrn Ctr reports 73 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mercer & Blumberg Lrn Ctr compares
Mercer & Blumberg Lrn Ctr is a shrinking 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 | 10.4:1 | ▼ 29% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.5% | ▲ 32% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 73 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.4:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
73
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.4:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 12% in Texas - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
98.6%
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
$12,362
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 73 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 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 75.3%
White 23.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 75.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.9, Mercer & Blumberg Lrn Ctr is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Seguin Isd reports $12,362 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mercer & Blumberg Lrn Ctr Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seguin H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Briesemeister Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jim Barnes Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Koennecke El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oralia R Rodriguez El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mercer & Blumberg Lrn Ctr's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 798
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 762
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 560
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~73 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mercer & Blumberg Lrn Ctr
How many students attend Mercer & Blumberg Lrn Ctr?
Mercer & Blumberg Lrn Ctr has 73 students enrolled. It is a high school in Seguin, TX. CCD year-over-year: 81 (2022-23) → 73 (2023-24), down 8.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mercer & Blumberg Lrn Ctr?
The student-teacher ratio at Mercer & Blumberg Lrn Ctr is 10.4:1, which is 29% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 34% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mercer & Blumberg Lrn Ctr?
81.5% of students at Mercer & Blumberg Lrn Ctr are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mercer & Blumberg Lrn Ctr?
The largest demographic group at Mercer & Blumberg Lrn Ctr is Hispanic or Latino at 75.3% of enrollment, in Seguin, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mercer & Blumberg Lrn Ctr?
Mercer & Blumberg Lrn Ctr has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 Mercer & Blumberg Lrn Ctr rank among high schools in Seguin?
By Resource Investment Index, Mercer & Blumberg Lrn Ctr ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Seguin, 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 Seguin on the city page.
What other schools are in Seguin Isd?
Besides Mercer & Blumberg Lrn Ctr, Seguin Isd also operates Seguin H S (2,020 students), Briesemeister Middle (798 students), and Jim Barnes Middle (762 students). See the Seguin Isd district page for the complete list.