Mercy Centre
School Notes Overview:
Mercy Centre is a program of catholic charities worcester county. It was founded by the sisters of Mercy and catholic charities as a school for children with developmental disabilities. Today, we offer comprehensive educational, vocational and community based services for students from 6-22 years of age. Mercy Centre provides comprehensive educational and employment training opportunities for students with developmental disabilities, mental retardation, sensory impairments, and/or physical challenges combined with attentional, communication, motor, medical and/or behavioral involvement. It is designed to maximize a student's independence with a goal of full participation in his/her community in accordance with each student's IEP. It operates full-day sessions during regular school days, 180 days a year....
School Overview:
Mercy Centre |
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| School Type | Special Education School | |
| School Membership(s) |
Council for Exceptional Children National Association of Private Special Education Centers National Association of Independent Schools |
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | |
| Grades Offered | Grades 3 - 12 | |
| County | Worcester County, MA | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 21 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(MA) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 9% | 23% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Grade 3 - 2 students | ||
| Grade 4 - 2 students | ||
| Grade 7 - 4 students | ||
| Grade 9 - 2 students | ||
| Grade 11 - 5 students | ||
| Grade 12 - 6 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 8 teachers | |
This School |
(MA) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:2 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 180 days | 180 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 6 hours | 6 hours |
School Notes:
- Mercy Centre is a program of catholic charities worcester county. It was founded by the sisters of Mercy and catholic charities as a school for children with developmental disabilities. Today, we offer comprehensive educational, vocational and community based services for students from 6-22 years of age. Mercy Centre provides comprehensive educational and employment training opportunities for students with developmental disabilities, mental retardation, sensory impairments, and/or physical challenges combined with attentional, communication, motor, medical and/or behavioral involvement. It is designed to maximize a student's independence with a goal of full participation in his/her community in accordance with each student's IEP. It operates full-day sessions during regular school days, 180 days a year.
- Profile last updated: 01/20/2009
In the News:
- Press Box (Worcester Telegram & Gazette)
posted on November 3, 2009 at 04:29:20 pm
The Holy Cross and Assumption women's basketball teams will play each other in an exhibition game at 7 tonight at the Hart Center. Admission is free and donations will be accepted for the Mercy Centre. - Parade panel names winners (Worcester Telegram & Gazette)
posted on March 17, 2009 at 08:38:56 am
WORCESTER - The St. Patrick's Parade Committee has named award winners from Sunday's parade.
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (01605) | School Zip (01605) |
(MA) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 24,293 people | 6,349,048 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 27% | 43% |
| Population Average Age | 33 years old | 36 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.5 persons | 2.5 persons |
| Median Household Income | $29,348 | $52,143 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 4.9 rooms | 5.4 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 55 years old | 56 years old |
| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (01605) |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 34% / 66% | 58% / 42% |
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