Serving 593 students in grades 3-5, Mercer County Intermediate 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 29% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black).
Mercer County Intermediate School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mercer County Intermediate School is 0.32, 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 is Mercer County Intermediate School's ranking?
Mercer County Intermediate School is ranked #909 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Mercer County Intermediate School?
593 students attend Mercer County Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Mercer County Intermediate School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mercer County Intermediate School?
Mercer County Intermediate School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mercer County Intermediate School offer ?
Mercer County Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mercer County Intermediate School part of?
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