Mercer Area School District

The Mercer Area School District in Pennsylvania operates three schools: Mercer Area Elementary School, Mercer Area Senior High School, and Mercer Area Middle School. The district serves a predominantly economically disadvantaged student population, with all three schools reporting high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients.

Mercer Area Senior High School stands out as the highest-performing school in the district, ranking 38th out of 674 Pennsylvania high schools and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts impressive Keystone Exam results, with proficiency rates exceeding the district and state averages, particularly in Literature. Additionally, Mercer Area Senior High School maintains a strong 87.5% four-year graduation rate and a low 1.6% dropout rate.

Mercer Area Elementary School also demonstrates academic excellence, with consistently high performance on PSSA tests, particularly in English Language Arts and Science. The school's math proficiency, while still above the district and state averages, is an area that could be further strengthened. In contrast, Mercer Area Middle School struggles with PSSA Math, with proficiency rates well below the district and state averages, suggesting a need for targeted interventions at the middle school level.