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#1818 of 1,851 schools in VA
Based on limited data
Hugh Mercer Elementary
Elementary School · Fredericksburg City Public Schools · Fredericksburg, VA
A Fredericksburg City Public Schools elementary school where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2100 Cowan Blvd, Fredericksburg, VA 22401
- Math 44% vs VA 74% (2025)
- Reading 48% vs VA 72% (2025)
- 16:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Students at Hugh Mercer Elementary score 46% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 67%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
84.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hugh Mercer Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 59Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,681/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fredericksburg), 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
$85,432
Median home value
$461,600
Median rent
$1,518/mo
College educated
46.8%
Homeownership
41.6%
Poverty rate
16%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 22401; 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
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Childrens House of Old Town Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.9 mi | 4 | Compare → |
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| Salem ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | PK–5 | 2.8 mi | 582 | Compare → |
| Elite Academy CorporationPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 4–12 | 2.9 mi | 13 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Fredericksburg City Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $17,150NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hugh Mercer Elementary is listed in Fredericksburg City Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hugh Mercer Elementary
Hugh Mercer Elementary is a public elementary school in Fredericksburg, VA, part of Fredericksburg City Public Schools, serving approximately 849 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,818 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (2025 SOL) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 SOL).
Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hugh Mercer Elementary
What grades does Hugh Mercer Elementary serve?
Hugh Mercer Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Hugh Mercer Elementary?
Hugh Mercer Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 849 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hugh Mercer Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hugh Mercer Elementary is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hugh Mercer Elementary rank in VA?
Hugh Mercer Elementary ranks #1,818 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Hugh Mercer Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Hugh Mercer Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.4 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 Hugh Mercer Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hugh Mercer Elementary has 44% math proficiency (2025 SOL) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 SOL).
Is Hugh Mercer Elementary a charter school?
No, Hugh Mercer Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hugh Mercer Elementary a Title I school?
No, Hugh Mercer Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hugh Mercer Elementary?
84.8% of students at Hugh Mercer Elementary 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 849
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 53
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Fredericksburg city
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.5%
- Phone
- (540) 372-1115
- Area population (ZIP 22401)
- 28,201
- Area average commute
- 32.6 min
- Area median age
- 31.1
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.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. 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 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- 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 22401; 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 2025 SOL; directory SY 2023–24
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