Merkel ISD is a rural school district in West-Central Texas in Taylor County. As of the most recent enrollment data released by the state, its student population was 67.5% white and 44.6% 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
Other Central City Suburban
NCES Type
Rural-Distant
ESC Region
Abilene
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The base average teaching salary was
$55,091
in 2025,
up
$12,512
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
$42,422per year
+$6,938
since 2015
State866thof 1,081
Region12thof 36
Peers155thof 165
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$43,679per year
+$9,005
since 2015
State986thof 1,182
Region23rdof 42
Peers156thof 167
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$59,713per year
+$13,568
since 2015
State793rdof 1,191
Region13thof 43
Peers134thof 167
All teachers
$55,091per year
+$12,512
since 2015
State870thof 1,201
Region18thof 43
Peers143rdof 167
Range
Salary
Ranking
Less than one year of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$42,422per year
State866thof 1,081
Region12thof 36
Peers155thof 165
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$43,679per year
State986thof 1,182
Region23rdof 42
Peers156thof 167
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$59,713per year
State793rdof 1,191
Region13thof 43
Peers134thof 167
All teachers
$55,091per year
State870thof 1,201
Region18thof 43
Peers143rdof 167
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.