- Enrollment
- 903
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Mercedes, TX
Sgt William G Harrell Middle
Federal NCES profile for Sgt William G Harrell Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 483025010820
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sgt William G Harrell Middle earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #10 of 15
- public schools in Mercedes · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.3:1
- small classes for Texas
- 93.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Sgt William G Harrell Middle has class sizes smaller than 88% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sgt William G Harrell Middle ranks #10 of 15 public schools in Mercedes, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-63 students YoY
Sgt William G Harrell Middle shrank from 451 students in 2022-23 to 388 in 2023-24 (-14.0%).
Teacher FTE added 38.5 → 39.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-63 students YoY 483025010820 · Mercedes, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
390 enr · 10.3:1 · 93.3% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Mercedes H S (903 students)
Sgt William G Harrell Middle shrank from 451 students in 2022-23 to 388 in 2023-24 (-14.0%). Teacher FTE added 38.5 → 39.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Sgt William G Harrell Middle 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
Sgt William G Harrell Middle
390 students
What this shows Sgt William G Harrell Middle reports 390 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sgt William G Harrell Middle compares
Sgt William G Harrell Middle 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 | 10.3:1 | ▼ 30% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 93.3% | ▲ 51% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 390 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.3:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
390
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
93.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
10.3:1
students per teacher
- 30% 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
55.1%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 390 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 96.9%
White 2.6%
African American 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 96.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.0, Sgt William G Harrell Middle is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mercedes Isd reports $14,385 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sgt William G Harrell Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sgt Manuel Chacon Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Travis El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ruben Hinojosa El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Taylor El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sgt William G Harrell Middle'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 middle 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 (~390 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sgt William G Harrell Middle
How many students attend Sgt William G Harrell Middle?
Sgt William G Harrell Middle has 390 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Mercedes, TX. CCD year-over-year: 451 (2022-23) → 388 (2023-24), down 63.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sgt William G Harrell Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Sgt William G Harrell Middle is 10.3:1, which is 30% 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 Sgt William G Harrell Middle?
93.3% of students at Sgt William G Harrell Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sgt William G Harrell Middle?
The largest demographic group at Sgt William G Harrell Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 96.9% of enrollment, in Mercedes, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sgt William G Harrell Middle?
Sgt William G Harrell Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Sgt William G Harrell Middle rank among public schools in Mercedes?
By Resource Investment Index, Sgt William G Harrell Middle ranks #10 of 15 public 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 public schools in Mercedes on the city page.
What other schools are in Mercedes Isd?
Besides Sgt William G Harrell Middle, 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.