TX Commissioner of Education Mike Morath 2023 | State Board for Education
TX Commissioner of Education Mike Morath 2023 | State Board for Education
Data showed that Mercedes ISD schools welcomed 4,418 students during the 2021-22 school year. Among them, Asian students comprised 0.1% of the student body to be one of the least represented ethnicities in the district.
Mercedes ISD roughly covers schools within Hidalgo County and has a main office in Mercedes.
Among the 11 schools in Mercedes ISD schools, Ruben Hinojosa Elementary School recorded the highest enrollment of Asian students in the 2021-22 school year, with a total of two students.
The Texas education system is currently torn between public schools and taxpayer-funded private schools.
Critics argue that private schools use funds that should go to the public school system, while private school advocates claim they’re offering better education for more Texas students.
| Year | Total District Enrollment | Total of Asian Students | Asian students % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | 4,418 | 5 | 0.1 |
| 2020-21 | 4,681 | 6 | 0.1 |
| 2019-20 | 4,941 | 2 | 0 |
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