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Mercer County Special Services School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 438 students in Mercer County Special Services School District.
Public Schools in Mercer County Special Services School District have a diversity score of 0.70, which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 0.72.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,556 Schools
# Students
438 Students
1,355,555 Students
# Teachers
69 Teachers
116,382 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
6:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
The school district's graduation rate of 10% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
23%
Graduation Rate
(10-11)≤10%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.70
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
8%
11%
% Hispanic
34%
35%
% Black
40%
14%
% White
15%
37%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $106,009 is higher than the state median of $27,031. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $109,174 is higher than the state median of $25,924. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$46 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$48 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$106,009
$27,031
Spending / Student
$109,174
$25,924
Best Mercer County Special Services School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: n/an/a
Joseph F. Cappello School
Special Education School
1072 Old Trenton Road
Trenton, NJ 08690
(609) 588-8485
Trenton, NJ 08690
(609) 588-8485
Gr: PK-3 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
Mercer Elementary School
Special Education School
1020 Old Trenton Road
Trenton, NJ 08690
(609) 570-1120
Trenton, NJ 08690
(609) 570-1120
Gr: 2-8 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: n/an/a
Mercer High School
Special Education School
1030 Old Trenton Road
Trenton, NJ 08690
(609) 588-8454
Trenton, NJ 08690
(609) 588-8454
Gr: 9-12 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mercer County Special Services School District?
Mercer County Special Services School District manages 3 public schools serving 438 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Mercer County Special Services School District?
40% of Mercer County Special Services School District students are Black, 34% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mercer County Special Services School District?
Mercer County Special Services School District has a student/teacher ratio of 6:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Mercer County Special Services School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $109,174 is higher than the state median of $25,924. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
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