Commodore Perry School vs. Mercer Area Elementary School
Should I attend Commodore Perry School or Mercer Area Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Commodore Perry School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
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Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
Mercer Area Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
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Attribute
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 237 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Commodore Perry School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 533 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Mercer Area Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-6
K-6
Total Students
237 students
533 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
44 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1089 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#675 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
62%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
59
90
Grade 1 Students
40
69
Grade 2 Students
42
77
Grade 3 Students
27
88
Grade 4 Students
34
77
Grade 5 Students
34
71
Grade 6 Students
1
61
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
1%
1%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
95%
93%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
Diversity Score
0.10
0.13
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
