Serving 328 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mercerville Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 328 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mercerville Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Mercerville Elementary School's student population of 328 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
328 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mercerville Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mercerville Elementary School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1366 out of 2183 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
10%
Hispanic
31%
32%
Black
9%
15%
White
48%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mercerville Elementary School's ranking?
Mercerville Elementary School is ranked #1366 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Mercerville Elementary School?
328 students attend Mercerville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Mercerville Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mercerville Elementary School?
Mercerville Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Mercerville Elementary School offer ?
Mercerville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Mercerville Elementary School part of?
Mercerville Elementary School is part of Hamilton Township Public School District.
In what neighborhood is Mercerville Elementary School located?
Mercerville Elementary School is located in the Mercerville Hamilton Square neighborhood of Trenton, NJ. There are 9 other public schools located in Mercerville Hamilton Square.
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