Serving 227 students in grades 9, Mercer County 9th Grade Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥80% (which was higher than the Kentucky state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 14% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9
Total Students
227 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)≥80%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)≥50%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
3%
10%
Black
5%
11%
White
86%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Mercer County School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% KY state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% KY state average).
How many students attend Mercer County 9th Grade Academy?
227 students attend Mercer County 9th Grade Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Mercer County 9th Grade Academy students are White, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mercer County 9th Grade Academy?
Mercer County 9th Grade Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mercer County 9th Grade Academy offer ?
Mercer County 9th Grade Academy offers enrollment in grades 9
What school district is Mercer County 9th Grade Academy part of?
Mercer County 9th Grade Academy is part of Mercer County School District.
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