Mercer Area High School is a high school located in Mercer, Pennsylvania, United States. The school's colors are navy blue and white. The school mascot is the Mercer Mustang.
Serving 136 students in grades 7-8, Mercer Area Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). 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 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 136 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mercer Area MS serves an attendance zone that encompasses the entire school district in Mercer, PA, covering approximately 88.3 square miles. Families typically have a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 8.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mercer Area Middle School's student population of 136 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
136 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
'Excellence in Education'
School Rankings
Mercer Area Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mercer Area Middle School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1627 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
16%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
14%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
White
91%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.2%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
4%
1%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mercer Area Middle School's ranking?
Mercer Area Middle School is ranked #1627 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Mercer Area Middle School?
136 students attend Mercer Area Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Mercer Area Middle School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mercer Area Middle School?
Mercer Area Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mercer Area Middle School offer ?
Mercer Area Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mercer Area Middle School part of?
Mercer Area Middle School is part of Mercer Area School District.
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