Serving 186 students in grades 5-6, Mercer County Intermediate School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 10-14% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
186 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1949 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)10-14%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
2%
28%
Black
1%
16%
White
93%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mercer County Intermediate School's ranking?
Mercer County Intermediate School is ranked #1949 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Mercer County Intermediate School?
186 students attend Mercer County Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Mercer County Intermediate School students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mercer County Intermediate School?
Mercer County Intermediate School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mercer County Intermediate School offer ?
Mercer County Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Mercer County Intermediate School part of?
Mercer County Intermediate School is part of Mercer County School District 404.
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