Top Rankings
Mercer Area School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,020 students in Mercer Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Mercer Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
1,020 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
75 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Mercer Area School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#122 out of 684 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
57%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.10
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
n/a
15%
% Black
1%
14%
% White
95%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,373 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,696. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,369 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$20 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$19 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,373
$23,696
Spending / Student
$18,369
$23,119
Best Mercer Area School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mercer Area Sr. High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
545 W Butler St
Mercer, PA 16137
(724) 662-5104
Mercer, PA 16137
(724) 662-5104
Grades: 9-12
| 311 students
Rank: #22.
Mercer Area Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
301 Lamor Rd
Mercer, PA 16137
(724) 662-5102
Mercer, PA 16137
(724) 662-5102
Grades: K-6
| 576 students
Rank: #33.
Mercer Area Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
545 W Butler Street
Mercer, PA 16137
(724) 662-5104
Mercer, PA 16137
(724) 662-5104
Grades: 7-8
| 133 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mercer Area School District?
Mercer Area School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,020 students.
What is the rank of Mercer Area School District?
Mercer Area School District is ranked #118 out of 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Mercer Area School District?
95% of Mercer Area School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mercer Area School District?
Mercer Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Mercer Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,369 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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