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Mercer Area Middle School

Mercer Area SD · Mercer County · 545 W Butler Street, Mercer, PA 16137.0

(724)662-5104

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6/10
#256
Rank 256 out of 520
Top 49%
English Language Arts8/10 · #149 · 72nd percentile
Mathematics4/10 · #358 · 31st percentile
Science5/10 · #238 · 49th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Mercer Area Middle School sits in the small borough of Mercer, the county seat of Mercer County in western Pennsylvania — a quiet, tight-knit community where local roots run deep and school life is very much part of the fabric of town. The school shows real strength in English while math is an area families may want to keep an eye on, making it a decent fit for families who value a close community feel and are comfortable supplementing academics where needed. If you're drawn to small-town Pennsylvania life with easy access to the I-79 corridor and the broader Pittsburgh region, Mercer offers an affordable, grounded place to raise a family.

Student Demographics

130 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
119 (92%)
Multiple Races
5 (4%)
African American
3 (2%)
Asian
2 (2%)
Other
1 (1%)

Key Indicators

Socioeconomically Disadvantaged55 (42%)
Students with Disabilities33 (25%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

136
Enrollment
10.5
Teachers (FTE)
12.9:1
Student-Staff Ratio

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs1/10 · #466 · 10th percentile

5 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Middle Schools in Pennsylvania.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found