Mercer Middle School provides a curriculum that is appropriate for students making the important transition from elementary school to high school. Students move through a comprehensive core curriculum with the support of academic teaming and a faculty and staff responsive to the special needs of the young adolescent.

Mercer students participate in a wide variety of interest based enrichment clusters and connections classes that provide opportunities for talent and skill development as well as career explorations.

Students may also enroll in advanced learning strands in order to achieve high school credit (Carnegie Units).

• Emphasis on writing, mathematics and Spanish
• Differentiated Instruction designed to set and foster high academic standards
• Enrichment Academies
• Advanced Learning Strands
• Carnegie Units for high school credit can be obtained in algebra, 9th grade Language Arts and Spanish 
• Specialized After School Program
• Teachers certified in Gifted and Advanced Learning (add) Eligibility Requirements
• Parent-Student Contract