Serving 680 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 40% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (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 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 680 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 23%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in FL
Math Proficiency
: 40% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Merritt Brown Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Merritt Brown Middle School is 0.40, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Merritt Brown Middle School?
680 students attend Merritt Brown Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Merritt Brown Middle School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 6% 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 17:1.
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?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 680 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 23%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 40% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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