Mercer County Day Treatment

530 Perryville Road
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 14 students in grades 6-12, Mercer County Day Treatment ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 56%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 14 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : <50% (Top 1% in KY)
  • : <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 14 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
14 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Mercer County Day Treatment is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (KY)
(18-19)
<50%
46%
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(18-19)
<50%
56%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
15:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
22%
8%
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Black
14%
11%
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White
43%
74%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
21%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.71
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Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
7%
6%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY 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 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?
14 students attend Mercer County Day Treatment.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Mercer County Day Treatment students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Two or more races, and 14% 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 (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 14 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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