Mercer Area School District

The Mercer Area School District in Pennsylvania consists of three schools: Mercer Area Elementary School, Mercer Area Senior High School, and Mercer Area Middle School. The district serves students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade.

The standout school in the district is Mercer Area Senior High School, which is ranked 38th out of 674 Pennsylvania high schools and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The high school boasts impressive test scores, with proficiency rates well above the state averages in Algebra I, Biology, and Literature. Additionally, the school maintains a high graduation rate of 94% and a low dropout rate of 1.2%. Mercer Area Elementary School is also a strong performer, with PSSA test scores in Math and English Language Arts that are above the state and district averages, particularly in 5th and 6th grade ELA.

In contrast, Mercer Area Middle School may be an area of concern, with PSSA Math proficiency rates in 7th and 8th grade significantly below the state averages. The middle school's overall ranking has also declined in recent years, suggesting the need for improvement in certain areas. Across all three schools, the district faces challenges related to high free/reduced lunch rates, which range from 87.72% at the high school to 100% at the elementary and middle schools, indicating the need to address potential socioeconomic factors affecting student performance.