Hillview Elementary School vs. Mercer Area Elementary School
Should I attend Hillview Elementary 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
Hillview Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
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Attribute
Overall Rank
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Mercer Area Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
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Student Attention
Overview
Serving 778 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Hillview Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), 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-5
K-6
Total Students
778 students
533 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
44 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#503 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#675 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
62%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
138
90
Grade 1 Students
117
69
Grade 2 Students
134
77
Grade 3 Students
117
88
Grade 4 Students
133
77
Grade 5 Students
139
71
Grade 6 Students
-
61
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
2%
1%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
92%
93%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
Diversity Score
0.15
0.13
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%