- DYESS EL reported a higher students per counselor than MERKEL EL (599:1 vs. 526:1).
- DYESS EL reported a higher chronically absent students than MERKEL EL (147 vs. 108).
- DYESS EL reported a higher gifted & talented than MERKEL EL (47 vs. 14).
- Source Data Limit: 5 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
DYESS EL reported a higher chronically absent students than MERKEL EL (147 vs. 108).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
DYESS EL reported a higher gifted & talented than MERKEL EL (47 vs. 14).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
MERKEL EL reported a higher in-school suspensions than DYESS EL (22 vs. 4).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
DYESS EL reported a higher students per counselor than MERKEL EL (599:1 vs. 526:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
11 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
DYESS EL
$11,603.75
MERKEL EL
$11,577.19
Local revenue share
DYESS EL
35.8%
MERKEL EL
33.8%
State revenue share
DYESS EL
41%
MERKEL EL
52.3%
Federal revenue share
DYESS EL
23.2%
MERKEL EL
13.9%
District chronic absenteeism rate
DYESS EL
31.5%
MERKEL EL
25.3%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Taylor County
$66,406
Taylor County
$66,406
Poverty rate
Taylor County
13.5%
Taylor County
13.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Taylor County
29%
Taylor County
29%
Unemployment rate
Taylor County
3.4%
Taylor County
3.4%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.