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#1148 of 1,992 schools in MN
Merc
High School · Minneapolis Public School District · Minneapolis, MN
A Minneapolis Public School District high school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2539 PLEASANT AVE, Minneapolis, MN 55404
- Math 25% proficient (2015)
- Reading 25% proficient (2014)
- 49.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Merc score 24% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 17%).
2015 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 25% across the 7-year record (2009–2015).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 15% (multi-year average, 2009-2015) · reading/ELA 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2014)
Based on 13 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
93.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Merc sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Minneapolis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 87Very Walkable
- Transit 65Good Transit
- Bike 97Biker’s Paradise
- City Safety: High6,330/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Minneapolis), 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
$43,932
Median home value
$294,200
Median rent
$1,063/mo
College educated
34.6%
Homeownership
17.5%
Poverty rate
30.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55404; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merc ExtendedEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 4 | Compare → |
| Cristo Rey Jesuit High School Twin CitiesPrivate · tuition | 4.8private | 9–12 | 0.7 mi | 482 | Compare → |
| Downtown CampusCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.3 | 9–12 | 0.8 mi | 83 | Compare → |
| Augsburg Fairview AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.7 | 9–12 | 0.9 mi | 87 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Minneapolis Public School District
- Schools in district
- 98
- Rank in district
- #43 of 78
- District spending per student
- $21,839NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Merc is listed in Minneapolis Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Merc
Merc is a public high school in Minneapolis, MN, part of Minneapolis Public School District, serving approximately 62 students in grades 9th-12th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,148 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2015) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2014).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Merc
What grades does Merc serve?
Merc serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Merc?
Merc has an enrollment of approximately 62 students.
How does Merc rank in MN?
Merc ranks #1,148 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Merc's MySchoolScout rating?
Merc has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Merc?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Merc has 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2015) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2014).
Is Merc a charter school?
No, Merc is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Merc a Title I school?
No, Merc is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Merc?
93.5% of students at Merc 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 62
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Hennepin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 90.3%
- Phone
- (612) 872-2777
- 4-Year Graduation
- 49.5%
- Area population (ZIP 55404)
- 28,071
- Area average commute
- 21.8 min
- Area median age
- 31.8
Official sources & links
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 · 2015 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2015 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2014 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2014 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 55404; 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, 2009-2015, multi-year average, 2009-2014; directory SY 2023–24
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