Excellent
#113 of 1,284 schools in KY
Top 9% in state
Mercer County Intermediate School
Elementary School · Mercer County · Harrodsburg, KY
An elementary school in Harrodsburg, KY where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1101 Moberly Road, Harrodsburg, KY 40330
- Math 42% proficient (2025)
- Reading 54% proficient (2025)
- 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mercer County Intermediate School score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 15-year record (2011–2025), then recovered 20 points since 2020, reaching 48% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2011-2025) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2011-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
62.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Mercer County Intermediate School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated992/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Harrodsburg), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$61,804
Median home value
$187,000
Median rent
$780/mo
College educated
22.7%
Homeownership
76.8%
Poverty rate
11.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 40330; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Mercer County
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $13,658NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mercer County Intermediate School is listed in Mercer County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mercer County Intermediate School
Mercer County Intermediate School is a public elementary school in Harrodsburg, KY, part of Mercer County, serving approximately 565 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #113 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mercer County Intermediate School
What grades does Mercer County Intermediate School serve?
Mercer County Intermediate School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Mercer County Intermediate School?
Mercer County Intermediate School has an enrollment of approximately 565 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mercer County Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mercer County Intermediate School is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mercer County Intermediate School rank in KY?
Mercer County Intermediate School ranks #113 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Mercer County Intermediate School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mercer County Intermediate School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Mercer County Intermediate School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mercer County Intermediate School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).
Is Mercer County Intermediate School a charter school?
No, Mercer County Intermediate School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mercer County Intermediate School a Title I school?
No, Mercer County Intermediate School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mercer County Intermediate School?
62.5% of students at Mercer County Intermediate School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 565
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Mercer County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.9%
- Phone
- (859) 733-7080
- Area population (ZIP 40330)
- 20,805
- Area average commute
- 26.7 min
- Area median age
- 42.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 40330; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2011-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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