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School Comparison

MERCEDES H S
vs.
PROGRESO H S

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

MERCEDES H S
PROGRESO H S
  • MERCEDES H S reported a higher chronically absent students than PROGRESO H S (383 vs. 159).
  • MERCEDES H S reported a higher in-school suspensions than PROGRESO H S (121 vs. 1).
  • MERCEDES H S reported a higher graduating cohort than PROGRESO H S (192 vs. 141).
  • Source Data Limit: 12 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

MERCEDES H S reported a higher chronically absent students than PROGRESO H S (383 vs. 159).

Graduation Outcomes

Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies

MERCEDES H S reported a higher graduating cohort than PROGRESO H S (192 vs. 141).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

MERCEDES H S reported a higher ap enrollment than PROGRESO H S (85 vs. 52).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

MERCEDES H S reported a higher in-school suspensions than PROGRESO H S (121 vs. 1).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

MERCEDES H S reported a higher students per counselor than PROGRESO H S (251.5:1 vs. 219.5:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

12 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
MERCEDES H S
$14,384.79
PROGRESO H S
$14,201.52
Local revenue share
MERCEDES H S
14.3%
PROGRESO H S
13.7%
State revenue share
MERCEDES H S
55.4%
PROGRESO H S
60.2%
Federal revenue share
MERCEDES H S
30.3%
PROGRESO H S
26.1%
District chronic absenteeism rate
MERCEDES H S
32.3%
PROGRESO H S
29.2%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Hidalgo County
$52,281
Hidalgo County
$52,281
Poverty rate
Hidalgo County
27.2%
Hidalgo County
27.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Hidalgo County
20.3%
Hidalgo County
20.3%
Unemployment rate
Hidalgo County
6%
Hidalgo County
6%
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.