Serving 133 students in grades 7-8, Mercer Area Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (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 8% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 133 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 8%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in PA
Math Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Mercer Area Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mercer Area Middle School is 0.15, 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 Middle School is ranked #1602 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Mercer Area Middle School?
133 students attend Mercer Area Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Mercer Area Middle School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mercer Area Middle School?
Mercer Area Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mercer Area Middle School offer ?
Mercer Area Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Mercer Area Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 133 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 8%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
