Business and Community Overview

Mercedes is a strategic center to reach the best in education—from pre-kinder to post-graduate level training.


Two quality choices in college and trade preparation

Mercedes is the home to two independent school districts: Mercedes Independent School District (ISD) and South Texas ISD. Both offer excellent curriculum and a teaching staff dedicated to the development of strong, moral leaders.
 

An opportunity for specialization

South Texas ISD is nationally recognized for its progressive, specialized curriculum. Students have opportunities for expanded learning in:
  • Business
  • Education
  • Medical
  • Science Technology

It is one important way Mercedes is preparing tomorrow’s leaders, and investing in our future.

More about Mercedes ISD, partner in education

  • The mission of the Mercedes ISD is to be an example of cooperative education between students, parents, teachers, and administrators.
  • A strong emphasis is placed on preparing for high-tech careers in multi-cultural environments.
  • Includes 1 center for early childhood, 3 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school.

More about South Texas ISD, Ranked in top 25 by Newsweek Magazine

  • Recognized for its unique magnet school programs, South Texas ISD was ranked as the 21st best high school in the nation by Newsweek Magazine.
  • The district gives students a groundbreaking, hands-on curriculum, which prepares them for many professional careers, particularly in medicine and the health sciences.
  • 95% of all South Texas ISD graduates continue their education in major university and colleges, many of them in the Mercedes area.
  • A winner of other national education awards with its 4 magnet high schools

 

Collegiate excellence

The Mercedes area has many trusted centers for higher education.
 

University of Texas Pan American

  • 56 undergraduate degree programs, ranging from engineering to health sciences
  • 46 masters degrees in areas of communication and public administration
  • 2 doctoral programs in education and international business

University of Texas at Brownsville

  • 79 undergraduate degree and certificates, from business administration to English
  • 21 masters degree programs in areas of nursing, education, and engineering

South Texas College (STC)

 Collegiate level training programs designed to:
  • Meet the education needs of local employers
  • Deliver entrance requirements set by advanced degree programs

With certificates of completion including

  • Bookkeeping
  • Automotive mechanics
  • Electronic servicing
  • General office clerk
  • Industrial maintenance mechanics
  • Medical records clerk
  • Nursing assistant

STC also offers 90 degree and certificate programs and has a unique industrial start up program designed to reduce training costs of new or expanding industries.

Texas State Technical College

Technical training programs geared to meet the demands of industry and retail centers. Certificates offered include:
  • Clerical specialist
  • Dental hygienist
  • Nursing assistant
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