Merritt Brown Middle School

5044 Merritt Brown Way
Panama City, FL 32404
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 677 students in grades 6-8, Merritt Brown Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 677 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Bottom 50% in FL
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Merritt Brown Middle School's student population of 677 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
677 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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School Rankings

Merritt Brown Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Merritt Brown Middle School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (FL)
#2478 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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38%
48%
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38%
52%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
8%
36%
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Black
7%
21%
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White
78%
36%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.38
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Merritt Brown Middle School's ranking?
Merritt Brown Middle School is ranked #2478 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Merritt Brown Middle School often compared to?
Merritt Brown Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Bay Haven Charter Middle School, Bay Haven Charter Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Merritt Brown Middle School?
677 students attend Merritt Brown Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Merritt Brown Middle School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Merritt Brown Middle School?
Merritt Brown Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Merritt Brown Middle School offer ?
Merritt Brown Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Merritt Brown Middle School part of?
Merritt Brown Middle School is part of Bay School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 677 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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