Mercy Special Learning Center
School Notes Overview:
Mercy is a Catholic school under the Secretariat for Catholic Education in the Diocese of Allentown. Mercy Special Learning Center is an educational program of the Diocese of Allentown. Mercy provides an educational program for children, young adults and adults with intellectual /developmental disabilities. Mercy is the only private, non-residential school for children and young adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities in the Lehigh Valley. ...
School Overview:
Mercy Special Learning Center |
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| School Type | Special Education School | |
| School Membership(s) |
National Association of Episcopal Schools (NAES) Southern Baptist Association of Christian Schools (SBACS) Bilingual School Association |
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | |
| Grades Offered | Grades Nursery/Preschool - Prekindergarten | |
| County | Lehigh County, PA | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 76 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(PA) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 15% | 16% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Pre-K - 15 students | ||
| Unspecified Grade Placement - 61 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 8 teachers | |
This School |
(PA) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:9 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 184 days | 180 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 5 hours | 6 hours |
School Notes:
- Mercy is a Catholic school under the Secretariat for Catholic Education in the Diocese of Allentown. Mercy Special Learning Center is an educational program of the Diocese of Allentown. Mercy provides an educational program for children, young adults and adults with intellectual /developmental disabilities. Mercy is the only private, non-residential school for children and young adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities in the Lehigh Valley.
- Profile last updated: 03/14/2009
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School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (18103) | School Zip (18103) |
(PA) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 59,653 people | 12,280,267 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 27% | 22% |
| Population Average Age | 38 years old | 37 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.4 persons | 2.4 persons |
| Median Household Income | $38,738 | $43,232 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 5.7 rooms | 5.9 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 47 years old | 51 years old |
| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (18103) |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 66% / 34% | 68% / 32% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- St Paul School - 168 students - 0.1 mi. away - view location
- Grace Montessori School - 190 students - 1.2 mi. away - view location
- Sacred Heart School - 222 students - 1.3 mi. away - view location
- Holy Spirit Elementary School - 192 students - 1.4 mi. away - view location
- Kids Peace National Centers W - 36 students - 1.5 mi. away - view location
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