Mercedes ISD is a large suburban school district in South Texas in Hidalgo County. As of the most recent enrollment data released by the state, its student population was 98.2% Hispanic and 88% economically disadvantaged.
Explore more below to learn about its enrollment and demographic trends over time, the classroom experience, student outcomes and its school funding and political environment.
Official classifications
TEA Type
Non-metropolitan Stable
NCES Type
Suburb-Large
ESC Region
Edinburg
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The base average teaching salary was
$57,887
in 2025,
up
$9,038
since 2015
All teachers
Less than one year of experience
1–5 years of experience
6+ years of experience
Range
Salary
Change
Ranking
Less than one year of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$54,454per year
+$12,363
since 2015
State357thof 1,081
Region22ndof 43
Peers30thof 174
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$53,143per year
+$9,017
since 2015
State479thof 1,182
Region26thof 44
Peers58thof 180
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$60,044per year
+$8,707
since 2015
State759thof 1,191
Region34thof 43
Peers117thof 180
All teachers
$57,887per year
+$9,038
since 2015
State637thof 1,201
Region29thof 44
Peers91stof 181
Range
Salary
Ranking
Less than one year of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$54,454per year
State357thof 1,081
Region22ndof 43
Peers30thof 174
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$53,143per year
State479thof 1,182
Region26thof 44
Peers58thof 180
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$60,044per year
State759thof 1,191
Region34thof 43
Peers117thof 180
All teachers
$57,887per year
State637thof 1,201
Region29thof 44
Peers91stof 181
A deeper dive
A 2025 state law provides financial incentives for teachers
who participate in high-quality training programs
. It also offers pay raises of up to $8,000 based
on a teacher's district size and years of experience.