Mercedes Daep (Closed 2023)

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Mercedes Daep (Closed 2023)

720 S Mile 1 E
Mercedes, TX 78570

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School Type

Alternative school

Grades Offered

Grades 2-12

Total Students (17-18)

7 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2002-2018)
Year	Mercedes Daep
2018	7
2017	7
2016	12
2015	14
2014	24
2013	28
2012	36
2011	49
2010	34
2009	36
2008	37
2007	34
2006	34
2005	37
2004	45
2003	25
2002	30

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Total Classroom Teachers

1 teacher

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2001-2024)
Year	Mercedes Daep
2024	1
2023	1
2022	1
2021	1
2020	1
2019	1
2018	1
2017	1
2008	3
2007	3
2006	3
2005	3
2004	2
2003	2
2001	3

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<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings

This School

State Level (TX)

Student-Teacher Ratio

n/a

14:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2001-2018)
Year	Mercedes Daep	Texas	Mercedes Independent School District
2018	7:1	15:1	16:1
2017	7:1	15:1	16:1
2008	12:1	15:1	15:1
2007	11:1	15:1	15:1
2006	11:1	15:1	15:1
2005	12:1	15:1	15:1
2004	23:1	15:1	15:1
2003	13:1	15:1	16:1
2001	7:1	15:1	16:1

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American Indian

(17-18)

n/a

Asian

(17-18)

n/a

Hispanic

(17-18)

100%

52%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2002-2018)
Year	Mercedes Daep	Texas	Mercedes Independent School District
2018	100%	52%	93%
2017	100%	52%	93%
2016	100%	52%	100%
2015	100%	52%	54%
2014	96%	52%	99%
2013	100%	51%	99%
2012	100%	51%	99%
2011	100%	50%	99%
2010	100%	49%	99%
2009	100%	48%	99%
2008	100%	47%	99%
2007	100%	46%	99%
2006	100%	46%	99%
2005	100%	45%	99%
2004	100%	44%	99%
2003	100%	43%	99%
2002	97%	42%	99%

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Black

(17-18)

n/a

13%

White

(17-18)

n/a

28%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2002-2014)
Year	Mercedes Daep	Texas	Mercedes Independent School District
2014	4%	29%	1%
2002	3%	41%	1%

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Hawaiian

(17-18)

n/a

Two or more races

(17-18)

n/a

0.64

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2002-2014)
Year	Mercedes Daep	Texas	Mercedes Independent School District
2014	0.08	0.63	0.02
2002	0.06	0.64	0.02

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Participates in the

Yes

Eligible for (15-16)

75%

53%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2001-2016)
Year	Mercedes Daep	Texas	Mercedes Independent School District
2016	75%	53%	74%
2015	78%	52%	62%
2014	88%	53%	94%
2013	89%	53%	93%
2006	21%	40%	9%
2005	32%	39%	13%
2004	33%	39%	17%
2003	56%	39%	21%
2002	50%	38%	26%
2001	55%	38%	33%

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Eligible for (04-05)

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2002-2005)
Year	Mercedes Daep	Texas	Mercedes Independent School District
2005	5%	8%	1%
2004	2%	7%	1%
2002	7%	7%	3%

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School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Mercedes Independent School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Mercedes Daep?

7 students attend Mercedes Daep.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

100% of Mercedes Daep students are Hispanic.

What grades does Mercedes Daep offer ?

Mercedes Daep offers enrollment in grades 2-12

What school district is Mercedes Daep part of?

Mercedes Daep is part of Mercedes Independent School District.

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