Best Schools in Mercer, NE
Mercer, NE has 12 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 5,616 students. On average they score 63% on state proficiency tests against a projected 54%, so schools in Mercer meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Mercer, NE
The top high schools in Mercer, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mead High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mead Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 125 Students
2. Yutan High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Yutan Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 225 Students
3. Arlington High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Arlington Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 346 Students
4. Fremont Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fremont Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1633 Students
Best Middle Schools in Mercer, NE
The top middle schools in Mercer, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Douglas Co West Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Douglas Co West Community Schs • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 240 Students
2. Fremont Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fremont Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 744 Students
3. Johnson Crossing Academic Center (5-6)
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fremont Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 658 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Mercer, NE
The top elementary schools in Mercer, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Yutan Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Yutan Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 281 Students
2. Arlington Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Arlington Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 345 Students
3. Douglas Co West Elementary Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Douglas Co West Community Schs • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 513 Students
4. Mead Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mead Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 158 Students
5. Howard Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fremont Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 348 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Mercer, NE
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Mercer, NE has a total population of 127 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Mercer, NE
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Mercer, NE.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.01 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.14 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.87 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Mercer, NE.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Mercer, NE.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Mercer, NE Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Mercer, NE
How many schools are in Mercer, NE?
Mercer, NE has 12 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 5,616 students in total.
How do schools in Mercer perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Mercer score 63% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 54%, so on average schools in Mercer meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Mercer?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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