Serving 730 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Mercer County Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black).
The diversity score of Mercer County Elementary School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What schools are Mercer County Elementary School often compared to?
Mercer County Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Burgin Independent School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% KY state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% KY state average).
How many students attend Mercer County Elementary School?
730 students attend Mercer County Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Mercer County Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mercer County Elementary School?
Mercer County Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mercer County Elementary School offer ?
Mercer County Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mercer County Elementary School part of?
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
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