A+
Excellent
97/100

Mercer Elementary School

📚 K – 06 🏫 School
📍 2600 Bartels Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45244
Overall
A+
97/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A+
1.7 grade levels above the U.S. average · 88th percentile in Ohio
Growth
A+
Students gain 1.33 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 91st percentile
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

📈 Top 15% in Ohio for growth · 📚 Top 15% in Ohio for achievement

Each score is graded separately against Ohio schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

97
Repit Score
out of 100
641
Students
enrolled
16.5:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$14K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%88/1001.7 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%91/100Students gain 1.33 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.23 in 2009–19; 94th percentile in Ohio (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%82/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Ohio. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency78% (+16 pts vs. state avg 62%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency85% (+26 pts vs. state avg 59%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Ohio state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White79%85%reading +9 pts, math +13 pts82nd percentile (list)
Low-income42%62%reading -5 pts, math +15 pts50th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 2600 Bartels Rd
City Cincinnati
ZIP Code 45244
District 3904734
NCES School ID 390473402847
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 45244

Understanding the community around Mercer Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $104,679
Per Capita Income $57,857
Poverty Rate 5.1%
Households Earning $100K+ 51.8%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 52.9%
High School or Higher 96.1%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $326,900
Median Rent $1,007
Owner-Occupied 81.6%
Renter-Occupied 18.4%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Mercer Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 53.8%
Female 46.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 82.5%
Two or More Races 7.5%
Hispanic/Latino 5.8%
Black 2.0%
Asian 2.0%
Pacific Islander 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 641
Teachers (FTE) 38.9
Student:Teacher Ratio 16.5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Mercer Elementary School?
Mercer Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 97 out of 100, earning a grade of A+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Mercer Elementary School?
Mercer Elementary School has 641 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.5:1.
What grades does Mercer Elementary School serve?
Mercer Elementary School serves grades K – 06 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Mercer Elementary School receive per student?
Mercer Elementary School receives $14,336 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Mercer Elementary School in 45244 ▼
Avg Home Value
$421,299
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,698
1-Year Change
+6.1%
% Renters
18.4%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026