Mercer High High School
400 Main St Mercer MO, 64661, Mercer County Phone: 660-382-4214
Type: Regular High School Status: Currently Operational Grade: Grade 7 to Grade 12 School District: North Mercer County R-III School District Title I Eligible School: Yes School-Wide Title I: NA Magnet: NA Charter: NA Shared-Time School: NA |
(92 out of 498, top 18%)
(941 out of 1,698, bottom 45%)*Students and Teachers
| 2013-2014 | 2012-2013 | 2011-2012 | 2010-2011 | 2009-2010 | 2008-2009 | 2007-2008 | ||||||||
| Amount | % | Amount | % | Amount | % | Amount | % | Amount | % | Amount | % | Amount | % | |
| Total Teachers: | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | |||||||
| Total Students: | 102 | 94 | 91 | 80 | 83 | 81 | 81 | |||||||
| Grade 7: | 20 | 19.6% | 12 | 12.8% | 20 | 22.0% | 16 | 20.0% | 14 | 16.9% | 21 | 25.9% | 14 | 17.3% |
| Grade 8: | 15 | 14.7% | 20 | 21.3% | 16 | 17.6% | 13 | 16.3% | 21 | 25.3% | 12 | 14.8% | 8 | 9.9% |
| Grade 9: | 19 | 18.6% | 17 | 18.1% | 12 | 13.2% | 22 | 27.5% | 12 | 14.5% | 7 | 8.6% | 13 | 16.0% |
| Grade 10: | 17 | 16.7% | 11 | 11.7% | 22 | 24.2% | 10 | 12.5% | 9 | 10.8% | 10 | 12.3% | 17 | 21.0% |
| Grade 11: | 14 | 13.7% | 20 | 21.3% | 12 | 13.2% | 9 | 11.3% | 10 | 12.0% | 19 | 23.5% | 14 | 17.3% |
| Grade 12: | 17 | 16.7% | 14 | 14.9% | 9 | 9.9% | 10 | 12.5% | 17 | 20.5% | 12 | 14.8% | 15 | 18.5% |
| Ungraded: | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA |
| Student By Gender: | ||||||||||||||
| Male: | 48 | 47.1% | 45 | 47.9% | 43 | 47.3% | 41 | 51.3% | 39 | 47.0% | 37 | 45.7% | 39 | 48.1% |
| Female: | 54 | 52.9% | 49 | 52.1% | 48 | 52.7% | 39 | 48.8% | 36 | 43.4% | 36 | 44.4% | 38 | 46.9% |
| Student By Races: | ||||||||||||||
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 4 | 3.9% | 2 | 2.1% | 2 | 2.2% | 0 | 0.0% | 1 | 1.2% | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 2 | 2.5% | 1 | 1.2% |
| Hispanic: | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 1 | 1.2% |
| Black: | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0.0% |
| White: | 98 | 96.1% | 92 | 97.9% | 89 | 97.8% | 80 | 100.0% | 82 | 98.8% | 79 | 97.5% | 79 | 97.5% |
| Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0.0% | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA |
| Two or More Races: | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0.0% | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA |
| Lunch Program: | ||||||||||||||
| Free Lunch Program Eligible: | 36 | 35.3% | 30 | 31.9% | 28 | 30.8% | 35 | 43.8% | 29 | 34.9% | 23 | 28.4% | 27 | 33.3% |
| Reduced-Price Lunch Program Eligible: | 30 | 29.4% | 21 | 22.3% | 19 | 20.9% | 11 | 13.8% | 11 | 13.3% | 18 | 22.2% | 18 | 22.2% |
| Student-Teacher Ratio: | 9.32 | 8.80 | 8.18 | 7.25 | 7.50 | 7.30 | 6.90 | |||||||
Test Performance
| Year | Test | Grade | Measurement | Score | School District | State Average |
| MAP | ||||||
| 2006 | Mathematics | 10th Grade | % met std | 46.7% | 46.7% | 42.4% |
| 2007 | Mathematics | 10th Grade | % met std | 46.6% | 46.6% | 41% |
| 2008 | Mathematics | 10th Grade | % met std | 58.8% | 58.8% | 46.2% |
| 2006 | Communication Arts | 11th Grade | % met std | 45.5% | 45.5% | 42.7% |
| 2007 | Communication Arts | 11th Grade | % met std | 50% | 50% | 41.8% |
| 2008 | Communication Arts | 11th Grade | % met std | 38.5% | 38.5% | 39.2% |
| 2006 | Communication Arts | 7th Grade | % met std | 41.7% | 41.7% | 43.9% |
| 2007 | Communication Arts | 7th Grade | % met std | 50% | 50% | 45.6% |
| 2008 | Communication Arts | 7th Grade | % met std | 50% | 50% | 49.3% |
| 2009 | Communication Arts | 7th Grade | % met std | 47.6% | 47.6% | 51.1% |
| 2010 | Communication Arts | 7th Grade | % met std | 50% | 50% | 52.4% |
| 2011 | Communication Arts | 7th Grade | % met std | 23.5% | 23.5% | 54.4% |
| 2012 | Communication Arts | 7th Grade | % met std | 35% | 35% | 55.8% |
| 2013 | Communication Arts | 7th Grade | % met std | 38.5% | 38.5% | 55.4% |
| 2006 | Mathematics | 7th Grade | % met std | 50% | 50% | 43.8% |
| 2007 | Mathematics | 7th Grade | % met std | 50% | 50% | 45.8% |
| 2008 | Mathematics | 7th Grade | % met std | 57.2% | 57.2% | 49.8% |
| 2009 | Mathematics | 7th Grade | % met std | 61.9% | 61.9% | 52.4% |
| 2010 | Mathematics | 7th Grade | % met std | 71.4% | 71.4% | 55.2% |
| 2011 | Mathematics | 7th Grade | % met std | 35.3% | 35.3% | N/A |
| 2012 | Mathematics | 7th Grade | % met std | 35% | 35% | N/A |
| 2013 | Mathematics | 7th Grade | % met std | 38.5% | 38.5% | N/A |
| 2006 | Communication Arts | 8th Grade | % met std | 42.8% | 42.8% | 42.5% |
| 2007 | Communication Arts | 8th Grade | % met std | 38.5% | 38.5% | 42.5% |
| 2008 | Communication Arts | 8th Grade | % met std | 50% | 50% | 48.4% |
| 2009 | Communication Arts | 8th Grade | % met std | 50% | 50% | 50.2% |
| 2010 | Communication Arts | 8th Grade | % met std | 45% | 45% | 52.4% |
| 2011 | Communication Arts | 8th Grade | % met std | 58.3% | 58.3% | 53.1% |
| 2012 | Communication Arts | 8th Grade | % met std | 64.3% | 64.3% | 53.9% |
| 2013 | Communication Arts | 8th Grade | % met std | 30% | 30% | 54.5% |
| 2006 | Mathematics | 8th Grade | % met std | 57.1% | 57.1% | 40.7% |
| 2007 | Mathematics | 8th Grade | % met std | 38.5% | 38.5% | 41.6% |
| 2008 | Mathematics | 8th Grade | % met std | 25% | 25% | 44.3% |
| 2009 | Mathematics | 8th Grade | % met std | 35.7% | 35.7% | 47.1% |
| 2010 | Mathematics | 8th Grade | % met std | 50% | 50% | 52% |
| 2011 | Mathematics | 8th Grade | % met std | 58.3% | 58.3% | N/A |
| 2012 | Mathematics | 8th Grade | % met std | 57.1% | 57.1% | N/A |
| 2013 | Mathematics | 8th Grade | % met std | 65% | 65% | N/A |
| 2009 | Science | 8th Grade | % met std | 35.7% | 35.7% | 44.9% |
| 2010 | Science | 8th Grade | % met std | 50% | 50% | 48.4% |
| 2011 | Science | 8th Grade | % met std | 41.7% | 41.7% | 51.4% |
| 2012 | Science | 8th Grade | % met std | 42.9% | 42.9% | 52.7% |
| 2013 | Science | 8th Grade | % met std | 25% | 25% | 41.7% |
| 2009 | Algebra I | End of course | % met std | 33.4% | 33.4% | 52.6% |
| 2010 | Algebra I | End of course | % met std | 53.9% | 53.9% | 42.7% |
| 2011 | Algebra I | End of course | % met std | 30.8% | 30.8% | 59.7% |
| 2012 | Algebra I | End of course | % met std | 46.2% | 46.2% | 56.7% |
| 2013 | Algebra I | End of course | % met std | 56.3% | 56.3% | 57% |
| 2010 | Algebra II | End of course | % met std | 7.7% | 7.7% | 58.2% |
| 2011 | Algebra II | End of course | % met std | 33.3% | 33.3% | 53.1% |
| 2012 | Algebra II | End of course | % met std | 28.6% | 28.6% | 56.2% |
| 2013 | Algebra II | End of course | % met std | 0% | 0% | 54.2% |
| 2012 | American History | End of course | % met std | 36.4% | 36.4% | 48.3% |
| 2013 | American History | End of course | % met std | 30% | 30% | 46.9% |
| 2009 | Biology I | End of course | % met std | 44.4% | 44.4% | 55.1% |
| 2010 | Biology I | End of course | % met std | 22.2% | 22.2% | 43.3% |
| 2011 | Biology I | End of course | % met std | 54.6% | 54.6% | 60.6% |
| 2012 | Biology I | End of course | % met std | 38.1% | 38.1% | 55% |
| 2013 | Biology I | End of course | % met std | 54.5% | 54.5% | 74.7% |
| 2010 | English I | End of course | % met std | 66.6% | 66.6% | 43.9% |
| 2011 | English I | End of course | % met std | 60% | 60% | 58.1% |
| 2012 | English I | End of course | % met std | 69.2% | 69.2% | 62% |
| 2013 | English I | End of course | % met std | 37.5% | 37.5% | 60.3% |
| 2009 | English II | End of course | % met std | 80% | 80% | 72.5% |
| 2010 | English II | End of course | % met std | 55.6% | 55.6% | 26.7% |
| 2011 | English II | End of course | % met std | 80% | 80% | 74.2% |
| 2012 | English II | End of course | % met std | 66.6% | 66.6% | 73% |
| 2013 | English II | End of course | % met std | 66.6% | 66.6% | 69.1% |
| 2010 | Geometry | End of course | % met std | 28.5% | 28.5% | 48.5% |
| 2011 | Geometry | End of course | % met std | 44.4% | 44.4% | 49.7% |
| 2012 | Geometry | End of course | % met std | 13.3% | 13.3% | 62.6% |
| 2013 | Geometry | End of course | % met std | 36.4% | 36.4% | 60.6% |
| 2012 | Government | End of course | % met std | 15.4% | 15.4% | 51.7% |
| 2013 | Government | End of course | % met std | 22.3% | 22.3% | 54.1% |
Some data by SchoolDigger.com.
Teacher's Experience and Compensation
| 2007 | 2006 | |
| Teachers with Bachelor Degree: | 62.5% | 57.1% |
| Teachers with Master or PhD Degree: | 37.5% | NA |
| Mean Number of Years of Teaching: | 13.0 years | 9.0 years |
| Teachers with 5 Years of Experience of Less: | 37.5% | 57.1% |
| Teachers with 6 Years of Experience or More: | 62.5% | 42.9% |
| Mean Base Salary: | $29,241.0 | $26,200.0 |
| Mean Base Salary of Teachers with 5 Years of Experience of Less: | $26,908.0 | $23,650.0 |
| Mean Base Salary of Teachers with 6 Years of Experience or More: | $30,640.0 | $29,600.0 |
* Mercer High High School was rated 3.5 out of 5 by USA.com. The ranking was calculated based on publically available historical Math and English performance data.