Serving 109 students in grades 9-12, Mercer County Technical School Stem Academy ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 109 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mercer County Technical School Stem Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Mercer County Technical School Stem Academy's student population of 109 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
109 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings
Mercer County Technical School Stem Academy ranks within the top 10% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mercer County Technical School Stem Academy is 0.71, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#122 out of 2183 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
26%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
15%
10%
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Hispanic
37%
32%
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Black
9%
15%
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White
36%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Graduation Rate
≥80%
88%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mercer County Technical School Stem Academy's ranking?
Mercer County Technical School Stem Academy is ranked #122 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Mercer County Technical School Stem Academy often compared to?
Mercer County Technical School Stem Academyis often viewed alongside schools like West Windsor-plainsboro High School South, Lawrence High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mercer County Technical School Stem Academy?
The graduation rate of Mercer County Technical School Stem Academy is 80%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 88%.
How many students attend Mercer County Technical School Stem Academy?
109 students attend Mercer County Technical School Stem Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Mercer County Technical School Stem Academy students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mercer County Technical School Stem Academy?
Mercer County Technical School Stem Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Mercer County Technical School Stem Academy offer ?
Mercer County Technical School Stem Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Mercer County Technical School Stem Academy part of?
Mercer County Technical School Stem Academy is part of Area Vocational Technical School District Of Mercer County.
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