530 Perryville Road
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
13 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 0.57, 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%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
<50%
56%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
15%
8%
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Black
8%
11%
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White
62%
75%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.57
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Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
7%
6%
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School District Name
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?
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

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