Serving 64 students in grades 9-12, Merc ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 60%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 60%).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
The diversity score of Merc is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 60% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Merc?
The graduation rate of Merc is 21-39%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Merc?
64 students attend Merc.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Merc students are Hispanic, 39% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
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