Serving 238 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mercersburg 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 45-49% (which is higher 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 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 238 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 10%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in PA
Math Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 80-89% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Mercersburg 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 Mercersburg Elementary School is 0.19, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% 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 Mercersburg Elementary School?
238 students attend Mercersburg Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Mercersburg Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mercersburg Elementary School?
Mercersburg Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mercersburg Elementary School offer ?
Mercersburg Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mercersburg Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 238 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 10%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 80-89% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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