D
Needs Improvement
38/100

Hugh Mercer Elementary

📚 K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 2100 Cowan Blvd, Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Overall
D
38/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
2.9 grade levels below the U.S. average · 7th percentile in Virginia
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

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

38
Repit Score
out of 100
849
Students
enrolled
15.7:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$17K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%7/1002.9 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%84/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 90% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Virginia schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −26 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

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

School Information

Address 2100 Cowan Blvd
City Fredericksburg
ZIP Code 22401
District 5101510
NCES School ID 510151000660
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 22401

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $83,288
Per Capita Income $42,970
Poverty Rate 12.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 40.4%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 43.4%
High School or Higher 92.5%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $439,400
Median Rent $1,462
Owner-Occupied 38.3%
Renter-Occupied 61.7%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Hugh Mercer Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 55.0%
Female 45.0%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 31.3%
Hispanic/Latino 25.4%
White 20.5%
Asian 12.8%
Two or More Races 9.2%
American Indian 0.2%
Pacific Islander 0.5%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 849
Teachers (FTE) 54.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Hugh Mercer Elementary?
Hugh Mercer Elementary has a Repit School Score of 38 out of 100, earning a grade of D. 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 Hugh Mercer Elementary?
Hugh Mercer Elementary has 849 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.7:1.
What grades does Hugh Mercer Elementary serve?
Hugh Mercer Elementary serves grades K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Hugh Mercer Elementary receive per student?
Hugh Mercer Elementary receives $17,397 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Hugh Mercer Elementary in 22401 ▼
Avg Home Value
$475,129
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,953
1-Year Change
+3.5%
% Renters
61.7%

Other Schools in 22401

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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