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MERCEDES EARLY COLLEGE ACADEMY
vs.
PROGRESO H S

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

MERCEDES EARLY COLLEGE ACADEMY
PROGRESO H S
  • MERCEDES EARLY COLLEGE ACADEMY reported a higher students per counselor than PROGRESO H S (387:1 vs. 219.5:1).
  • PROGRESO H S reported a higher chronically absent students than MERCEDES EARLY COLLEGE ACADEMY (159 vs. 43).
  • MERCEDES EARLY COLLEGE ACADEMY reported a higher dual enrollment than PROGRESO H S (202 vs. 87).
  • Source Data Limit: 12 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

PROGRESO H S reported a higher chronically absent students than MERCEDES EARLY COLLEGE ACADEMY (159 vs. 43).

Graduation Outcomes

Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies

PROGRESO H S reported a higher graduating cohort than MERCEDES EARLY COLLEGE ACADEMY (141 vs. 90).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

MERCEDES EARLY COLLEGE ACADEMY reported a higher dual enrollment than PROGRESO H S (202 vs. 87).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

PROGRESO H S reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than MERCEDES EARLY COLLEGE ACADEMY (18 vs. 0).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

MERCEDES EARLY COLLEGE ACADEMY reported a higher students per counselor than PROGRESO H S (387:1 vs. 219.5:1).

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
MERCEDES EARLY COLLEGE ACADEMY
$14,384.79
PROGRESO H S
$14,201.52
Local revenue share
MERCEDES EARLY COLLEGE ACADEMY
14.3%
PROGRESO H S
13.7%
State revenue share
MERCEDES EARLY COLLEGE ACADEMY
55.4%
PROGRESO H S
60.2%
Federal revenue share
MERCEDES EARLY COLLEGE ACADEMY
30.3%
PROGRESO H S
26.1%
District chronic absenteeism rate
MERCEDES EARLY COLLEGE ACADEMY
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.