Serving 576 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Mercer Area Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 576 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 6%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in PA
Math Proficiency
: 53% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 66% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 85-89% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Mercer Area Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mercer Area Elementary School is 0.11, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Mercer Area Elementary School is ranked #830 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Mercer Area Elementary School often compared to?
Mercer Area Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oakview Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Mercer Area Elementary School?
576 students attend Mercer Area Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Mercer Area Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mercer Area Elementary School?
Mercer Area Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mercer Area Elementary School offer ?
Mercer Area Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Mercer Area Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 576 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 6%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 53% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 66% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 85-89% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
