22931 Main St
Mercer, MO 64661
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
10/
10
Top 5%
North Mercer Elementary School serves 102 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
North Mercer Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 30% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 102 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 5% in MO
  • Math Proficiency
    : 60-69% (Top 5%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 60-69% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

North Mercer Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

School Overview

North Mercer Elementary School's student population of 102 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
102 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
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School Rankings

North Mercer Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of North Mercer Elementary School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
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State Level (MO)
Overall Testing Rank
#103 out of 2092 schools
(Top 5%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
37%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
46%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
7%
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Black
n/a
15%
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White
95%
70%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.10
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Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
22%
6%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is North Mercer Elementary School's ranking?
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).

How many students attend North Mercer Elementary School?

102 students attend North Mercer Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

95% of North Mercer Elementary School students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.

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

North Mercer Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.

What grades does North Mercer Elementary School offer ?

North Mercer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6

What school district is North Mercer Elementary School part of?

North Mercer Elementary School is part of North Mercer County R-III School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 102 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 5%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 60-69% (Top 5%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 60-69% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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