Mercer County 9th Grade Academy (Closed 2015)

7076 Old Boonesboro Rd
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 227 students in grades 9, 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥80% (which was higher than the Kentucky state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 14% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9
Total Students
227 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (KY)
(13-14)
≥80%
46%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Mercer County 9th Grade Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
(12-13)
≥50%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
3%
8%
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Black
5%
11%
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White
86%
74%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in KY.
0.26
This chart display the diversity score of Mercer County 9th Grade Academy and the public school average diversity score of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mercer County 9th Grade Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School District Name
Mercer County School District
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% KY state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% KY state average).
How many students attend Mercer County 9th Grade Academy?
227 students attend Mercer County 9th Grade Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Mercer County 9th Grade Academy students are White, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mercer County 9th Grade Academy?
Mercer County 9th Grade Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mercer County 9th Grade Academy offer ?
Mercer County 9th Grade Academy offers enrollment in grades 9
What school district is Mercer County 9th Grade Academy part of?
Mercer County 9th Grade Academy is part of Mercer County School District.

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