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North Mercer Elementary School

22931 Main St
Mercer, MO 64661

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Rating

10/

Top 5%

Tel: (660) 382-4214

www.northmercer.k12.mo.us

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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

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

12 teachers

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Students by Grade

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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%)

This chart display the overall school rank of North Mercer Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

60-69%

37%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of North Mercer Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

60-69%

46%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Mercer Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

9:1

13:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of North Mercer Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

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Asian

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Hispanic

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Black

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15%

This chart display the percentage of Black students in North Mercer Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.

White

95%

70%

This chart display the percentage of White students in North Mercer Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.10

0.49

This chart display the diversity score of North Mercer Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

49%

43%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in North Mercer Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

22%

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

North Mercer County R-III School District

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?

North Mercer Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Most improved public schools (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%).

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