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Merritt Brown Middle School

5044 Merritt Brown Way
Panama City, FL 32404
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 701 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 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 701 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : Bottom 50% in FL
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Merritt Brown Middle School's student population of 701 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
701 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
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 0.41, 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.
This School
State Level (FL)
#2829 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Merritt Brown Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Merritt Brown Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Merritt Brown Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Merritt Brown Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Merritt Brown Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Merritt Brown Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
9%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Merritt Brown Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
7%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Merritt Brown Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
76%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Merritt Brown Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Merritt Brown Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Merritt Brown Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Florida.
0.41
This chart displays the diversity score of Merritt Brown Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Merritt Brown Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Merritt Brown Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Merritt Brown Middle School's ranking?
Merritt Brown Middle School is ranked #2829 out of 3,704 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 Mowat Middle School, North Bay Haven Charter Academy 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?
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?
701 students attend Merritt Brown Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Merritt Brown Middle School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 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?
Merritt Brown Middle School is part of Bay School District.
In what neighborhood is Merritt Brown Middle School located?
Merritt Brown Middle School is located in the Cedar Grove neighborhood of Panama City, FL. There are 3 other public schools located in Cedar Grove.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 701 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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