Mercer County Day Treatment

Q: What is Mercer County Day Treatment's ranking?

Mercer County Day Treatment ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%), Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (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 46% KY state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% KY state average).

Q: How many students attend Mercer County Day Treatment?

13 students attend Mercer County Day Treatment.

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

62% of Mercer County Day Treatment students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are Black.

Q: What is the student:teacher ratio of Mercer County Day Treatment?

Mercer County Day Treatment has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.

Q: What grades does Mercer County Day Treatment offer ?

Mercer County Day Treatment offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).

Q: What school district is Mercer County Day Treatment part of?

Mercer County Day Treatment 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 County Day Treatment serves 13 students in grades 6-12.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 46%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 56%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.

Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 25% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Alternative school
Grades: 6-12
Enrollment: 13 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Minority Enrollment: 38%
Math Proficiency
: <50% (Top 1% in KY)
Reading Proficiency
: <50% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Mercer County Day Treatment ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

School Overview

Mercer County Day Treatment's student population of 13 students has declined by 7% 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 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

13 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

2 teachers

This chart display the total teachers of Mercer County Day Treatment by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Grade

This chart display the students of Mercer County Day Treatment by grade.

School Rankings

The diversity score of Mercer County Day Treatment is 0.57, which is more 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)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

(18-19)

<50%

46%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Mercer County Day Treatment 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 2018-19 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

(18-19)

<50%

56%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mercer County Day Treatment 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 2018-19 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

7:1

15:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Mercer County Day Treatment 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

15%

Black

11%

White

62%

75%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Mercer County Day Treatment 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

15%

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.57

0.43

This chart display the diversity score of Mercer County Day Treatment and the public school average diversity score of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

77%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Mercer County Day Treatment 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 (13-14)

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mercer County Day Treatment and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.

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 County Day Treatment's ranking?

Mercer County Day Treatment ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%), Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (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 46% KY state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% KY state average).

How many students attend Mercer County Day Treatment?

13 students attend Mercer County Day Treatment.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

62% of Mercer County Day Treatment students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Mercer County Day Treatment?

Mercer County Day Treatment has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.

What grades does Mercer County Day Treatment offer ?

Mercer County Day Treatment offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Mercer County Day Treatment part of?

Mercer County Day Treatment is part of Mercer County School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Alternative school
Grades: 6-12
Enrollment: 13 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Minority Enrollment: 38%
Math Proficiency
: <50% (Top 1%)
Reading Proficiency
: <50% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education