Area Vocational Technical School District of Mercer County
School District · Trenton, New Jersey
Avg Rating
5.4
out of 10
Schools
4
4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$37,756
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.4:1
Avg Rating
5.4
out of 10
Schools
4
4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$37,756
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.4:1
Evaluating Area Vocational Technical School District of Mercer County?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Area Vocational Technical School District of Mercer County as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Mercer County Technical School Stem Academy
Pennington · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy
Trenton · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Mcvs Assunpink Shared Time Center/rubino
Trenton · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
New Jersey rank
#346 of 398
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.0
below New Jersey avg
Per-pupil spending
$37,756
+$12,147 vs New Jersey median
District size
365 students
Smaller than New Jersey median
The short answer
Area Vocational Technical School District of Mercer County ranks #346 of 398 New Jersey districts by overall school rating. Area Vocational Technical School District of Mercer County's schools with real test data average 5.4/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Mercer County Technical School Stem Academy (6.3/10), Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy (5.4/10), and Mcvs Assunpink Shared Time Center/rubino (5.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Area Vocational Technical School District of Mercer County
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mercer County Technical School Stem Academy | 6.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy | 5.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Mcvs Assunpink Shared Time Center/rubino | 5.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Mercer County Technical School Culinary Arts Academy | 4.5 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Area Vocational Technical School District of Mercer County
Area Vocational Technical School District of Mercer County is a Trenton, New Jersey school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 365 students with a student-teacher ratio of 7.4:1. The district invests $37,756 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.4/10, Area Vocational Technical School District of Mercer County demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Mercer County Technical School Stem Academy, which has a composite score of 6.3/10.
In standardized testing, Area Vocational Technical School District of Mercer County students show an average math proficiency of 36.8% and ELA proficiency of 68.7%.
The district includes 4 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Area Vocational Technical School District of Mercer County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Area Vocational Technical School District of Mercer County with test data.
Schools in Area Vocational Technical School District of Mercer County
4 schoolsDistrict Details
- State
- New Jersey
- City
- Trenton
- Total Enrollment
- 365
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Area Vocational Technical School District of Mercer County?
Area Vocational Technical School District of Mercer County has 4 schools in total — 4 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Area Vocational Technical School District of Mercer County?
The average composite rating for Area Vocational Technical School District of Mercer County is 5.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Area Vocational Technical School District of Mercer County?
Area Vocational Technical School District of Mercer County spends $37,756 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Area Vocational Technical School District of Mercer County?
The average student-teacher ratio in Area Vocational Technical School District of Mercer County is 7.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Area Vocational Technical School District of Mercer County?
Mercer County Technical School Stem Academy is the highest-rated school in Area Vocational Technical School District of Mercer County with a composite score of 6.3/10.
What are the test scores in Area Vocational Technical School District of Mercer County?
Across schools in Area Vocational Technical School District of Mercer County with test data, the average math proficiency is 36.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 68.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Area Vocational Technical School District of Mercer County compare to other districts in New Jersey?
Area Vocational Technical School District of Mercer County has an average school rating of 5.4/10 across 4 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in New Jersey by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 36.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 68.7%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, New Jersey Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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