Serving 759 students in grades 6-8, Merry Acres Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 9% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 759 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 97%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in GA
Math Proficiency
: 9% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 16% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Merry Acres Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Merry Acres Middle School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. 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?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Merry Acres Middle School?
759 students attend Merry Acres Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Merry Acres Middle School students are Black, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Merry Acres Middle School?
Merry Acres Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Merry Acres Middle School offer ?
Merry Acres Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Merry Acres Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 759 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 97%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 9% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 16% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
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