Merry Acres Middle School
Merry Acres Middle School serves 685 students in grades 6-8.
Merry Acres Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Merry Acres Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
School Overview
Merry Acres Middle School's student population of 685 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 685 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 42 teachers |
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School Comparison
Merry Acres Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,188 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Merry Acres Middle School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1882 out of 2188 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 18% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 15% |
| Black | 92% | 37% |
| White | 5% | 40% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.15 | 0.69 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 67% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13) | 8% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Dougherty County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Merry Acres Middle School is Westover High School (1.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet (4.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Lake Park Elementary School (1.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Albany Lake Park Elementary School Math: 53% | Reading: 49%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-5 | 566 students10
1.3 miles
605 Meadowlark Dr
Albany, GA 31707
(229) 431-3370 1.3 PK-5 566 - Albany Westover High School Math: 24% | Reading: 35%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,396 student10
1.4 miles
2600 Partridge Dr
Albany, GA 31707
(229) 431-3320 1.4 9-12 1,396 - Albany Sherwood Acres Elementary School Math: 32% | Reading: 32%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 736 students10
1.5 miles
2201 Doncaster Dr
Albany, GA 31707
(229) 431-3397 1.5 PK-5 736 - Albany Lincoln Elementary Magnet School Magnet School
Math: 47% | Reading: 47%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: K-5 | 654 students10
1.6 miles
518 W Society Ave
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 431-3373 1.6 K-5 654 - Albany Northside Elementary School Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 410 students10
1.7 miles
901 14th Ave
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 431-3390 1.7 PK-5 410
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