Mercer Central Elementary School

Q: What is Mercer Central Elementary School's ranking?

Mercer Central Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Most improved public schools (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%).

Q: What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).

Q: What is the graduation rate of Mercer Central Elementary School?

The graduation rate of Mercer Central Elementary School is 50%, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 90%.

Q: How many students attend Mercer Central Elementary School?

42 students attend Mercer Central Elementary School.

Q: What is the racial composition of the student body?

79% of Mercer Central Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.

Q: What is the student:teacher ratio of Mercer Central Elementary School?

Mercer Central Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.

Q: What grades does Mercer Central Elementary School offer ?

Mercer Central Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).

Q: What school district is Mercer Central Elementary School part of?

Mercer Central Elementary School is part of Mercer County School District.

530 Perryville Road
Harrodsburg, KY 40330

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Tel: (859) 733-7120

www.mercer.kyschools.us

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Mercer Central Elementary School serves 42 students in grades 9-12.

Mercer Central Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 30%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.

Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 25% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Alternative school
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 42 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Minority Enrollment: 21%
Graduation Rate
: ≥50% (Btm 50% in KY)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: <50% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: <50% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Mercer Central Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

School Overview

Mercer Central Elementary School's student population of 42 students has grown by 90% over five school years.

The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

School Type

Alternative school

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

42 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

2 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Mercer Central Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,230 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Mercer Central Elementary School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (KY)

Overall Testing Rank

#134 out of 1230 schools
(Top 20%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Mercer Central Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

<50%

30%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Mercer Central Elementary School 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 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

<50%

42%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mercer Central Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

21:1

15:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Mercer Central Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

12%

Black

11%

White

79%

75%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Mercer Central Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.36

0.43

This chart display the diversity score of Mercer Central Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Graduation Rate

≥50%

90%

This chart display graduation rate of Mercer Central Elementary School and public school graduation rate of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

74%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Mercer Central Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Mercer County School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mercer Central Elementary School's ranking?

Mercer Central Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Most improved public schools (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).

What is the graduation rate of Mercer Central Elementary School?

The graduation rate of Mercer Central Elementary School is 50%, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 90%.

How many students attend Mercer Central Elementary School?

42 students attend Mercer Central Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

79% of Mercer Central Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Mercer Central Elementary School?

Mercer Central Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.

What grades does Mercer Central Elementary School offer ?

Mercer Central Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Mercer Central Elementary School part of?

Mercer Central Elementary School is part of Mercer County School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Alternative school
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 42 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Minority Enrollment: 21%
Graduation Rate
: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: <50% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: <50% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education