Serving 119 students in grades 9-12, Mercer County Technical School Stem Academy ranks in the top 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 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Vocational school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 119 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mercer County Technical School Stem Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Mercer County Technical School Stem Academy's student population of 119 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
119 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mercer County Technical School Stem Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mercer County Technical School Stem Academy is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#866 out of 2201 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
15%
10%
Hispanic
47%
33%
Black
8%
15%
White
30%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mercer County Technical School Stem Academy's ranking?
Mercer County Technical School Stem Academy is ranked #866 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Mercer County Technical School Stem Academy often compared to?
Mercer County Technical School Stem Academyis often viewed alongside schools like West Windsor-plainsboro High School South, Lawrence High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mercer County Technical School Stem Academy?
The graduation rate of Mercer County Technical School Stem Academy is 80%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Mercer County Technical School Stem Academy?
119 students attend Mercer County Technical School Stem Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Mercer County Technical School Stem Academy students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 15% of students are Asian, and 8% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mercer County Technical School Stem Academy?
Mercer County Technical School Stem Academy has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Mercer County Technical School Stem Academy offer ?
Mercer County Technical School Stem Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Mercer County Technical School Stem Academy part of?
Mercer County Technical School Stem Academy is part of Area Vocational Technical School District Of Mercer County.
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