Mercedes Early College Academy
School Overview
Mercedes Early College Academy is a public school located in Mercedes, Texas. It is a school in Mercedes Independent School District district.
According to the Texas state assessment result, about 87% of students are proficient in Math learning and about 67% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 400 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 20 to 1 where a total of 20 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 400 students are attending Mercedes Early College Academy. By gender, there are 181 and 219 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Mercedes Early College Academy offers the gifted and talented program. Total 121 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 121 | 63 | 58 |
| Total | 121 | 63 | 58 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 20 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Mercedes Early College Academy and the students to teacher ratio is 20 to 1. All teachers are certified. 75.0% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 20 | Students per teacher: 20 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 20 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 3 | 15.0% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 2 | 10.0% |
| School counselors | 2 | Students per counselor: 200 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | - | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 5,973 Households |
| Population | 22,107 |
| Male | 10,892 |
| Female | 11,215 |
| Child Population | 9,559 |
| Total Housing Units | 6,911 Units |
| Average House Value | $66,600 |
| Average Rent Cost | $576 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.70% |
| Average Household Income | $33,633 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 69.72% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Mercedes Early College Academy offers 1 advanced placement (AP) program. Total 12 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 80 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Mercedes Early College Academy.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 1 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 12 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 12 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 80 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Mercedes Independent School District
In Mercedes Independent School District, 12 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.