Summary:
Mercer County, Kentucky is home to two elementary schools: Mercer County Elementary School and Mercer County Intermediate School. While neither school stands out as exceptional, the data provides insights into their performance and the challenges they face.
Both schools have relatively high enrollment, with Mercer County Elementary School serving 728 students and Mercer County Intermediate School serving 565 students. The schools' performance on the School Digger ranking system is mixed, with Mercer County Elementary School ranked 2 out of 5 stars and Mercer County Intermediate School's ranking declining from 3 stars in 2024-2025 to 1 star in 2022-2023. Additionally, both schools struggle with high chronic absenteeism rates of 25.0%, well above the state's goal of 10% or less.
Socioeconomic factors also play a role, as both schools serve a population with significant challenges. Over 60% of students at each school qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of financial need. Mercer County Intermediate School's academic performance on the Kentucky State Assessments is generally below the state average in both mathematics and reading across grades 3-5, suggesting areas for improvement. While the schools have relatively high spending per student, the data implies that resources may not be effectively utilized or targeted to address the specific needs of the student population.
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