Mercer County Elementary School vs. Burgin Independent School
Should I attend Mercer County Elementary School or Burgin Independent 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
Overview
Mercer County Elementary School serves 668 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 46%) for the 2013-14 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 54%) for the 2013-14 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 25% (majority Black).
Burgin Independent School serves 518 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
Burgin Independent School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 30%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 25% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-2
PK-12
Total Students
668 students
518 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
36 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
n/a
#373 out of 1230 schools in KY
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
n/a
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
46%
Graduation Rate
n/a
≥80%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
100
22
Kindergarten Students
199
26
Grade 1 Students
189
33
Grade 2 Students
180
35
Grade 3 Students
-
36
Grade 4 Students
-
38
Grade 5 Students
-
40
Grade 6 Students
-
47
Grade 7 Students
-
48
Grade 8 Students
-
37
Grade 9 Students
-
38
Grade 10 Students
-
47
Grade 11 Students
-
41
Grade 12 Students
-
30
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
5%
2%
% Black
4%
1%
n/a
% White
84%
90%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
Diversity Score
0.29
0.19
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
