Serving 82 students in grades 9-12, Mercer County Technical School Culinary Arts Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey 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% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 82 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mercer County Technical School Culinary Arts Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
School Overview
Mercer County Technical School Culinary Arts Academy's student population of 82 students has grown by 78% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
82 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mercer County Technical School Culinary Arts Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mercer County Technical School Culinary Arts Academy is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1155 out of 2183 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
54%
32%
Black
19%
15%
White
26%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mercer County Technical School Culinary Arts Academy's ranking?
Mercer County Technical School Culinary Arts Academy is ranked #1155 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mercer County Technical School Culinary Arts Academy?
The graduation rate of Mercer County Technical School Culinary Arts Academy is 50%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 88%.
How many students attend Mercer County Technical School Culinary Arts Academy?
82 students attend Mercer County Technical School Culinary Arts Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Mercer County Technical School Culinary Arts Academy students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 19% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mercer County Technical School Culinary Arts Academy?
Mercer County Technical School Culinary Arts Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Mercer County Technical School Culinary Arts Academy offer ?
Mercer County Technical School Culinary Arts Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Mercer County Technical School Culinary Arts Academy part of?
Mercer County Technical School Culinary Arts Academy is part of Area Vocational Technical School District Of Mercer County.
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