Commodore Perry School vs. Mercer Area Elementary School
Should you attend Commodore Perry School or Mercer Area Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Commodore Perry School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
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Community Size
Student Attention
Mercer Area Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 216 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Commodore Perry School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
Serving 582 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Mercer Area Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-6
K-6
Total Students
216 students
582 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
44 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#851 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#830 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
53%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
66%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
85-89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
26
88
Grade 1 Students
24
98
Grade 2 Students
30
75
Grade 3 Students
41
83
Grade 4 Students
37
91
Grade 5 Students
24
76
Grade 6 Students
34
71
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
2%
1%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
95%
92%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
Diversity Score
0.10
0.15
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
