- Enrollment
- 567
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Mercer, PA
Mercer Area Ms
Federal NCES profile for Mercer Area Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 421512000792
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 73
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mercer Area Ms earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Pennsylvania.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Mercer · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Mercer Area Ms has class sizes larger than 77% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mercer Area Ms ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Mercer, PA.
School address
District: Mercer Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421512000792 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Mercer Area Ms shrank from 140 students in 2022-23 to 133 in 2023-24 (-5.0%).
Teacher FTE held 10.0 → 10.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-7 students YoY 421512000792 · Mercer, PA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
136 enr · 15.1:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Mercer Area El Sch (567 students)
Mercer Area Ms shrank from 140 students in 2022-23 to 133 in 2023-24 (-5.0%). Teacher FTE held 10.0 → 10.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Mercer Area Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mercer Area El
Mercer Area El Sch
567 students
- Mercer Area Sh
Mercer Area Shs
282 students
- This school 136
Mercer Area Ms
136 students
What this shows Mercer Area Ms reports 136 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mercer Area Ms compares
Mercer Area Ms is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.1:1 | ▲ 11% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 136 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
136
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 77% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
42.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,777
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 136 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.2%
Two or More 3.7%
African American 2.9%
Asian 1.5%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%
Largest group: White at 91.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.6, Mercer Area Ms is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mercer Area Sd reports $15,777 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mercer Area Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercer Area El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mercer Area Shs | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mercer Area Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 282
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~136 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mercer Area Ms
How many students attend Mercer Area Ms?
Mercer Area Ms has 136 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Mercer, PA. CCD year-over-year: 140 (2022-23) → 133 (2023-24), down 7.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mercer Area Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Mercer Area Ms is 15.1:1, which is 11% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mercer Area Ms?
100.0% of students at Mercer Area Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mercer Area Ms?
The largest demographic group at Mercer Area Ms is White at 91.2% of enrollment, in Mercer, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mercer Area Ms?
Mercer Area Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mercer Area Ms rank among public schools in Mercer?
By Resource Investment Index, Mercer Area Ms ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Mercer, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Mercer Area Sd?
Besides Mercer Area Ms, Mercer Area Sd also operates Mercer Area El Sch (567 students) and Mercer Area Shs (282 students). See the Mercer Area Sd district page for the complete list.