Very Good
#669 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 27% in state
Based on limited data
Mercer Elementary School
Middle School · Mercer County Special Services School District · Hamilton, NJ
A Mercer County Special Services School District middle school serving grades 2nd – 8th.
1020 Old Trenton Road, Hamilton, NJ 08690
- 6.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 23 schools in Hamilton.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
37.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mercer Elementary 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 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low2/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$122,665
Median home value
$362,700
Median rent
$1,561/mo
College educated
45.4%
Homeownership
82.1%
Poverty rate
3.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08690; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pond Road Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 5–8 | 2.1 mi | 967 | Compare → |
| Emily C. Reynolds Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 6–8 | 2.2 mi | 957 | Compare → |
| Richard C Crockett Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 6–8 | 3.2 mi | 843 | Compare → |
| Thomas R Grover Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 6–8 | 3.7 mi | 1,211 | 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.
Mercer County Special Services School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $107,061NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Mercer Elementary School is listed in Mercer County Special Services School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mercer Elementary School
Mercer Elementary School is a public middle school in Hamilton, NJ, part of Mercer County Special Services School District, serving approximately 145 students in grades 2nd-8th with a 6.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #669 of 2,466 schools in NJ. Based on limited data: 53% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mercer Elementary School
What grades does Mercer Elementary School serve?
Mercer Elementary School serves students in grades 2nd through 8th.
How many students attend Mercer Elementary School?
Mercer Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 145 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mercer Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mercer Elementary School is 6.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mercer Elementary School rank in NJ?
Mercer Elementary School ranks #669 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Mercer Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mercer Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Mercer Elementary School a charter school?
No, Mercer Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mercer Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Mercer Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mercer Elementary School?
37.9% of students at Mercer Elementary 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
- 2nd – 8th
- Enrollment
- 145
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Mercer County
- Phone
- (609) 570-1120
- Area population (ZIP 08690)
- 18,996
- Area average commute
- 24.2 min
- Area median age
- 48.1
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 08690; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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