Merc

Serving 50 students in grades 9-12, 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 60%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 60%).
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 50 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : 40-59% (Btm 50% in MN)
  • : <50%
  • : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Merc ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

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School Overview

Merc's student population of 50 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
50 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Merc is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MN)
(15-16)
<50%
60%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Merc and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
(14-15)
<50%
60%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Merc and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
2%
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Asian
n/a
7%
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Hispanic
46%
10%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Merc and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
42%
12%
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White
6%
63%
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Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.61
This chart display the diversity score of Merc and the public school average diversity score of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-59%
84%
This chart display graduation rate of Merc and public school graduation rate of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
26%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Merc and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Merc and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 60% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Merc?
The graduation rate of Merc is 40-59%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Merc?
50 students attend Merc.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Merc students are Hispanic, 42% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Merc offer ?
Merc offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Merc part of?

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 50 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : 40-59% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50%
  • : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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