Mercer Area School District
- 545 WEST BUTLER ST
- MERCER, PA 16137
- (724) 662-5100
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District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 83.6% | 82.7% |
| Dropout Rate | - | 2.6% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $9,475 | $11,954 |
| Students Per Teacher | 18.5 | 13.7 |
| Number of Schools | 3 | - |
| Number of Students | 1,368 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 74 | - |
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 1,368 | 18.5 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | - |
| Kindergarten Students | 97 |
| 1st Grade Students | 85 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 84 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 94 |
| 4th Grade Students | 119 |
| 5th Grade Students | 94 |
| 6th Grade Students | 93 |
| 7th Grade Students | 110 |
| 8th Grade Students | 121 |
| 9th Grade Students | 125 |
| 10th Grade Students | 125 |
| 11th Grade Students | 106 |
| 12th Grade Students | 107 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 18 |
| Hispanic | 9 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 22 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 1,303 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 670 |
| Female | 683 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 74 | 18.5 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | - | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 2 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 37 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 31 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | 4 | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 19 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 1 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 3 |
| Elementary | 0.8 |
| Secondary | 2 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 2 |
| Library Support Staff | 2 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 81 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 2 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 5 |
| School Administrators | 4 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 6 |
| Student Support Services | 20 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 44 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $15,310,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $6,650,000 | 43.4% |
| Property Tax | $5,038,000 | 32.9% |
| Public Utility Tax | $8,000 | 0.05% |
| Individual And Corporate Income Taxes | $790,000 | 5.2% |
| All Other Taxes | $160,000 | 1.0% |
| Other School Systems | $13,000 | 0.08% |
| Cities and Counties | $49,000 | 0.3% |
| Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $1,000 | 0.01% |
| School Lunch | $270,000 | 1.8% |
| District Activity Receipts | $31,000 | 0.2% |
| Rents and Royalties | $3,000 | 0.02% |
| Interest Earnings | $119,000 | 0.8% |
| Private Contributions | $7,000 | 0.05% |
| Miscellaneous | $161,000 | 1.1% |
| Total State Revenues | $7,769,000 | 50.7% |
| General Formula Assistance | $4,976,000 | 32.5% |
| Staff Improvement Programs | $536,000 | 3.5% |
| Special Education Programs | $784,000 | 5.1% |
| Compensatory and Basic Skills Programs | $50,000 | 0.3% |
| School Lunch Programs | $69,000 | 0.5% |
| Capital Outlay and Debt Services Programs | $257,000 | 1.7% |
| Transportation Programs | $538,000 | 3.5% |
| Other Programs | $559,000 | 3.7% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $891,000 | 5.8% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $163,000 | 1.1% |
| Through State - Other | $158,000 | 1.0% |
| Direct - Other | $570,000 | 3.7% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $13,123,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $7,935,000 | 60.5% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $4,677,000 | 35.6% |
| Student Support | $514,000 | 3.4% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $688,000 | 4.5% |
| General Administration Support | $497,000 | 3.2% |
| School Administration Support | $546,000 | 3.6% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $1,074,000 | 7.0% |
| Student Transportation Support | $1,141,000 | 7.5% |
| Other Support Services | $217,000 | 1.4% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $511,000 | 3.9% |
| Food Services | $511,000 | 3.3% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 83.6% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 97 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | - |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | - | - |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Mercer Area School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 3
- Students: 1,368
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 74
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| MERCER AREA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
301 Lamor Rd
Mercer, PA Public | KG-6 | 666 | 12.5 |  Review This School |
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| MERCER AREA HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
545 West Butler St
Mercer, PA Public | 9-12 | 463 | 17.9 | Review This School |
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| MERCER AREA MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
545 West Butler St
Mercer, PA Public | 7-8 | 231 | 15.7 | Review This School |
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