Mercer & Blumberg Learning Center

Summary:

Mercer & Blumberg Learning Center is a public high school in Seguin, Texas, serving 81 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Seguin Independent School District, which is ranked 795 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Mercer & Blumberg Learning Center faces significant challenges, including a student population that is 79.01% Hispanic, lower-than-average graduation rates that have fluctuated between 73.1% and 95.5% over the past few years, and test scores that are significantly below the state averages across all subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates ranged from 0% in Algebra I to 38.71% in U.S. History, compared to the state averages of 44.73% and 69.1%, respectively. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students (82.72%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Canyon High School and Seguin High School, Mercer & Blumberg Learning Center significantly underperforms in terms of academic achievement, graduation rates, and test scores. For instance, in 2023-2024, Canyon High School had proficiency rates ranging from 30.41% in Algebra I to 72.52% in U.S. History, while Mercer & Blumberg Learning Center's rates were much lower. The school's performance also varies significantly among different student subgroups, suggesting the need for targeted interventions to address the unique needs of its diverse student population.

Detail:

Public 9-12

118 N Bowie St
Seguin, TX 78155

(830) 401-8690

District: Seguin Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1873^rd of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,643

Student/teacher ratio: 11.5

Number of students: 81

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

79.0%

White:

16.0%

African American:

2.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 82.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Mercer & Blumberg Learning Center ranks worse than 94.3% of high schools in Texas. It also ranks last among 3 ranked high schools in the Seguin Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.56. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Mercer & Blumberg Learning Center freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (79%), White (16%), African American (2.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 82.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Seguin Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mercer & Blumberg Learning Center is 11.5, which is the lowest among 3 high schools in the Seguin Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)

Compare Mercer & Blumberg Learning Center employs 7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mercer & Blumberg Learning Center is $12,643. 1 high schools in the Seguin Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Mercer & Blumberg Learning Center was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Mercer & Blumberg Learning Center 1873^rd of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Mercer & Blumberg Learning Center in the ranking list.)

Seguin Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Seguin Independent School District (Isd) 795^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Mercer & Blumberg Learning Center

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Rank History for all students at Mercer & Blumberg Learning Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2004	13.22	1324^th	1427	7.2%
2005	31.99	1143^rd	1429	20.0%
2006	2.60	1396^th	1430	2.4%
2007	1.99	1464^th	1497	2.2%
2008	6.45	1443^rd	1510	4.4%
2009	2.18	1510^th	1539	1.9%
2010	19.05	1430^th	1568	8.8%
2011	18.71	1521^st	1672	9.0%
2014	6.85	1624^th	1734	6.3%
2015	11.57	1567^th	1743	10.1%
2016	3.64	1677^th	1762	4.8%
2017	13.70	1538^th	1777	13.4%
2018	5.22	1698^th	1797	5.5%
2023	23.73	1522^nd	1961	22.4%
2024	5.56	1873^rd	1987	5.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mercer & Blumberg Learning Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	28.26	1417^th	1897	25.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Mercer & Blumberg Learning Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	19.83	1542^nd	1891	18.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Mercer & Blumberg Learning Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	32.85	1269^th	1913	33.7%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Mercer & Blumberg Learning Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	25.36	1400^th	1820	23.1%

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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Mercer & Blumberg Learning Center

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1995	28	8	0	52	0	n/a	n/a	88
1996	28	8	0	52	0	n/a	n/a	88
1997	38	7	0	76	0	n/a	n/a	121
1998	58	15	0	113	1	n/a	n/a	187
1999	48	10	0	86	0	n/a	n/a	144
2000	41	10	0	74	0	n/a	n/a	125
2001	41	5	1	53	0	n/a	n/a	100
2002	37	5	0	76	0	n/a	n/a	118
2003	37	5	0	76	0	n/a	n/a	118
2004	22	6	0	87	0	n/a	n/a	115
2005	18	5	0	58	0	n/a	n/a	81
2006	9	14	0	82	0	n/a	n/a	105
2007	27	7	0	78	0	n/a	n/a	112
2008	24	8	0	86	0	n/a	n/a	118
2009	24	7	0	87	0	n/a	n/a	118
2010	18	15	0	122	0	n/a	n/a	155
2011	20	11	1	115	0	0	1	148
2012	23	15	2	94	0	0	1	135
2013	29	14	0	110	0	1	1	155
2014	29	13	0	110	0	0	1	153
2015	17	15	0	100	0	0	2	134
2016	17	10	0	91	1	0	0	119
2017	14	6	0	83	0	0	0	103
2018	22	2	0	67	0	0	1	92
2019	12	6	0	58	0	0	2	78
2020	14	5	0	52	0	0	1	72
2021	10	3	0	57	0	0	0	70
2022	13	5	0	47	0	0	0	65
2023	13	2	0	64	0	0	2	81

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Mercer & Blumberg Learning Center

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	88	12.8	6.9	19.3
1996	88	12.8	6.9	19.3
1997	121	12.6	9.6	25.6
1998	187	8.3	22.5	24.1
1999	144	7.7	18.7	39.6
2000	125	8.5	14.7	18.4
2001	100	8.3	12.0	28
2002	118	9.1	13.0	33.9
2003	118	9.1	13.0	33.9
2004	115	10.4	11.1	40
2005	81	9.9	8.2	34.6
2006	105	9.6	10.9	39
2007	112	10.0	11.2	57.1
2008	118	9.4	12.6	54.2
2009	118	8.3	14.2	56.8
2010	155	10.1	15.3	58.7
2011	148	8.4	17.5	59.5
2012	135	7.7	17.5	61.5
2013	155	7.6	20.3	60.6
2014	153	7.4	20.5	51.6
2015	134	7.0	19.1	41.8
2016	119	8.0	14.8	47.9
2017	103	6.3	16.2	57.3
2018	92	6.4	14.2	56.5
2019	78	6.0	13.0	79.5
2020	72	6.6	10.7	70.8
2021	70	5.9	11.7	62.9
2022	65	6.0	10.8	76.9
2023	81	7.0	11.5	82.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Mercer & Blumberg Learning Center

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	88	12.8	6.9	19.3
1996	88	12.8	6.9	19.3
1997	121	12.6	9.6	25.6
1998	187	8.3	22.5	24.1
1999	144	7.7	18.7	39.6
2000	125	8.5	14.7	18.4
2001	100	8.3	12.0	28
2002	118	9.1	13.0	33.9
2003	118	9.1	13.0	33.9
2004	115	10.4	11.1	40
2005	81	9.9	8.2	34.6
2006	105	9.6	10.9	39
2007	112	10.0	11.2	57.1
2008	118	9.4	12.6	54.2
2009	118	8.3	14.2	56.8
2010	155	10.1	15.3	58.7
2011	148	8.4	17.5	59.5
2012	135	7.7	17.5	61.5
2013	155	7.6	20.3	60.6
2014	153	7.4	20.5	51.6
2015	134	7.0	19.1	41.8
2016	119	8.0	14.8	47.9
2017	103	6.3	16.2	57.3
2018	92	6.4	14.2	56.5
2019	78	6.0	13.0	79.5
2020	72	6.6	10.7	70.8
2021	70	5.9	11.7	62.9
2022	65	6.0	10.8	76.9
2023	81	7.0	11.5	82.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Mercer & Blumberg Learning Center

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$998 (10.1%)	$8,889 (89.9%)	$9,887
2020	$1,250 (9.6%)	$11,749 (90.4%)	$12,999
2021	$1,355 (10.7%)	$11,288 (89.3%)	$12,643

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mercer & Blumberg Learning Center

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course English I Reading (Mercer & Blumberg Learning Center)	0	25	25%
End of Course English I Reading (Seguin Independent School District (Isd))	41	36	5%
End of Course English I Reading (Texas)	49	54	5%
End of Course English II Reading (Mercer & Blumberg Learning Center)	10	10
End of Course English II Reading (Seguin Independent School District (Isd))	41	41
End of Course English II Reading (Texas)	51	56	5%
End of Course U.S. History (Mercer & Blumberg Learning Center)	52	71	19%
End of Course U.S. History (Seguin Independent School District (Isd))	71	59	12%
End of Course U.S. History (Texas)	75	71	4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	78	81	3.8%
African American	6	2	66.7%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	58	64	10.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	12	13	8.3%
Two or More Races	2	2
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	79.5%	82.7%	3.2%

Schools Near Mercer & Blumberg Learning Center

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2024)	STAAR EOC Biology (2024)	STAAR EOC English I Reading (2024)	STAAR EOC English II Reading (2024)	STAAR EOC U.S. History (2024)	STAAR Mathematics (2024)	STAAR Science (2024)	STAAR Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR EOC Biology End of Course	STAAR EOC English I Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC English II Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC U.S. History End of Course	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Science 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Mercer & Blumberg Learning Center	Public	9-12	118 N Bowie St	Seguin	78155	Guadalupe County	Seguin Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(830) 401-8690	81	7	11.5	82.7%	13 (16.0%)	2 (2.5%)	64 (79.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.5%)	5.6	1873^rd of 1987 public high schools	5.7%		23.7	1522^nd of 1961 public high schools	22.4%	351	0.0	16.7	5.9	17.2	38.7				$12,643	$1,355	$11,288
Seguin High School	Public	9-12	1315 E Cedar	Seguin	78155	Guadalupe County	Seguin Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(830) 401-8000	2,101	129	16.2	71.1%	521 (24.8%)	85 (4.0%)	1,453 (69.2%)	5 (0.2%)	4 (0.2%)	5 (0.2%)	28 (1.3%)	29.1	1422^nd of 1987 public high schools	28.4%		25.8	1482^nd of 1961 public high schools	24.4%	60	13.7	47.4	41.4	43.2	60.8				$9,932	$1,058	$8,873
Juvenile Detention Center	Public	7-12	2615 N Guadalupe St	Seguin	78155	Guadalupe County	Seguin Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(830) 372-3037	21	1	21.0	19.0%	5 (23.8%)	4 (19.0%)	11 (52.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (4.8%)	8.9	1811^th of 1987 public high schools	8.9%		3.3	1893^rd of 1961 public high schools	3.5%	82	0.0	26.7	21.4			0.0	0.0	0.0	$42,280	$15,809	$26,472
Navarro High School	Public	8-12	6350 N State Hwy 123	Seguin	78155	Guadalupe County	Navarro Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(830) 372-1931	648	50	12.9	32.7%	349 (53.9%)	13 (2.0%)	259 (40.0%)	10 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	16 (2.5%)	54.5	830^th of 1987 public high schools	58.2%		52.3	873^rd of 1961 public high schools	55.5%	43	32.2	60.5	59.0	69.0	69.6				$10,940	$618	$10,322
The Nbisd Learning Center	Public	10-12	4150 Klein Meadow	New Braunfels	78130	Comal County	New Braunfels Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(830) 629-8722	86	6	14.5	61.6%	21 (24.4%)	2 (2.3%)	62 (72.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.2%)								(n/a)	37.5	20.0	35.3	28.0	72.0				$12,329	$516	$11,813
Marion High School	Public	9-12	506 Bulldog Dr	Marion	78124	Guadalupe County	Marion Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(830) 914-2803	456	39	11.6	36.4%	237 (52.0%)	12 (2.6%)	189 (41.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	14 (3.1%)	54.7	821^st of 1987 public high schools	58.7%		60.9	656^th of 1961 public high schools	66.5%	165	52.4	50.3	59.2	67.8	71.3				$12,290	$1,454	$10,836
Marion Alternative Center	Public	8-12	211 W Otto St	Marion	78124	Guadalupe County	Marion Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(830) 904-2803	10			70.0%	3 (30.0%)	2 (20.0%)	5 (50.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Premier H S Of New Braunfels	Public, Charter	9-12	1928 S Seguin Ave Ste 100a	New Braunfels	78130	Comal County	Premier High Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(830) 609-6606	101	4	25.2	46.5%	43 (42.6%)	3 (3.0%)	50 (49.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (5.0%)	49.7	938^th of 1987 public high schools	52.8%		63.7	596^th of 1961 public high schools	69.6%	342	28.6	60.0	46.2	54.6	78.6				$8,944	$441	$8,503
Canyon High School	Public	9-12	1510 Ih 35 N	New Braunfels	78130	Comal County	Comal Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(830) 221-2400	2,348	149	15.7	35.0%	1,076 (45.8%)	67 (2.9%)	1,069 (45.5%)	50 (2.1%)	7 (0.3%)	6 (0.3%)	73 (3.1%)	57	758^th of 1987 public high schools	61.9%		61.1	651^st of 1961 public high schools	66.8%	107	30.4	66.4	59.6	66.3	72.5				$9,135	$609	$8,526
Comal Academy	Public	11-12	1413 Business 35	New Braunfels	78130	Comal County	Comal Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(830) 221-2950	49			30.6%	30 (61.2%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (36.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)				0.0	47.7				$6,092	$498	$5,594

Frequently Asked Questions about Mercer & Blumberg Learning Center

What district is Mercer & Blumberg Learning Center in?

Seguin Independent School District (Isd)

How many students attend Mercer & Blumberg Learning Center?

In the 2022-23 school year, 81 students attended Mercer & Blumberg Learning Center.

Is Mercer & Blumberg Learning Center a good school?

Mercer & Blumberg Learning Center ranks in the bottom 5.7% of Texas high schools.

What is the racial makeup of Mercer & Blumberg Learning Center?

Students at Mercer & Blumberg Learning Center are 79% Hispanic, 16% White, 2% African American, 2% Two or more races.

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