School District · Texas
Mercedes Independent School District
📍 Mercedes, TX · Hidalgo County · NCES LEAID 4830250
District Contact & InformationSource: NCES CCD 2024–25
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Grades Served
Pre-K – 12th
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District Mailing Address
P O BOX 419, MERCEDES, TX 78570
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NCES District ID (LEAID)
4830250
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District Type
Public School District
Zip Codes Served by Mercedes Independent School District1 zip code
Frequently Asked Questions
What zip codes are in Mercedes Independent School District?▼
Mercedes Independent School District serves 1 zip code: 78570. Zip codes and district boundaries do not line up exactly, so confirm your exact address with the district office before you rely on an assignment.
How is Mercedes Independent School District rated?▼
Mercedes Independent School District has an overall rating of 2 out of 10 (Poor), based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts). That places it in the 17th percentile among Texas school districts. Ratings are percentile-ranked within Texas only and are not comparable across states.
How many students attend Mercedes Independent School District?▼
The NCES Common Core of Data directory reports enrollment of 4,457 students across 11 schools for Mercedes Independent School District.
What grades does Mercedes Independent School District serve?▼
Mercedes Independent School District is listed in the NCES directory as serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
How do I contact Mercedes Independent School District?▼
You can reach Mercedes Independent School District by phone at (956)514-2000 or by mail at P O BOX 419, MERCEDES, TX 78570. Contact details come from the NCES district directory and are the best way to confirm which school your address is assigned to.
About Mercedes Independent School District
Mercedes Independent School District is a public school district serving 1 zip code in Texas, primarily in Hidalgo County. It carries an overall rating of 2/10 (Poor), the 17th percentile among Texas districts. That rating reflects the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts with a 2017–18 fallback for the rest) and is ranked only against other Texas districts — scores are not comparable between states. Directory details on this page come from the NCES Common Core of Data, 2024–25.
District boundaries are address-specific and do not follow zip code lines exactly — a single zip code can
be split between two or more districts. Use the zip codes listed above as a starting point, then confirm your
assignment with the district office at (956)514-2000 before making a housing decision.