For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 133 students in 16137, PA.
The top ranked public middle school in 16137, PA is Mercer Area Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 16137 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 16137, PA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 16137, PA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mercer Area Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
545 W Butler Street
Mercer, PA 16137
(724) 662-5104
Mercer, PA 16137
(724) 662-5104
Grades: 7-8
| 133 students
16137, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Advanced Charter Enterprise School (Closed 2006)
Charter School
Po Box 328
Mercer, PA 16137
(724) 662-1550
Mercer, PA 16137
(724) 662-1550
Grades: 5-8
| 3 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 16137, PA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 16137, PA include Mercer Area Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 16137?
1 public middle schools are located in 16137.
What is the racial composition of students in 16137?
16137 public middle schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle schools average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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