Merry Acres Middle School
Tel:
(229)431-3338
- Merry Acres Middle School serves 603 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 17% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 21% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 60%.
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%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Merry Acres Middle School's student population of 603 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 603 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 40 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Merry Acres Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has decreased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Merry Acres Middle School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1785 out of 2,174 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 17% | 41% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 21% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 15% |
| Black | 96% | 37% |
| White | 3% | 40% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.08 | 0.42 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 57% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Dougherty County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Merry Acres Middle School is Albany High School (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Southside Middle School (2.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Lake Park Elementary School (1.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Albany Albany High School Grades: 9-12 | 808 students
1.2 miles
801 W Residence Ave
Albany, GA 31701
(229)431-3300 1.2 9-12 808 - Albany Lake Park Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 553 students
1.3 miles
605 Meadowlark Dr
Albany, GA 31707
(229)431-3370 1.3 PK-5 553 - Albany Westover High School Grades: 9-12 | 1265 students
1.4 miles
2600 Partridge Dr
Albany, GA 31707
(229)431-3320 1.4 9-12 1265 - Albany Sherwood Acres Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 752 students
1.5 miles
2201 Doncaster Dr
Albany, GA 31707
(229)431-3397 1.5 PK-5 752 - Albany Lincoln Elementary Magnet School Grades: K-5 | 733 students
1.6 miles
518 W Society Ave
Albany, GA 31701
(229)431-3373 1.6 K-5 733
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