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Mercer Middle School
Middle School · Savannah-chatham County · Garden City, GA
A Savannah-chatham County middle school where students score 25 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5330 Montgomery St, Garden City, GA 31405
- Math 7% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 15% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mercer Middle School score 11% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 11% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
74%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Mercer Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 74Very Walkable
- Bike 62Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,034/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Garden City), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$62,123
Median home value
$304,800
Median rent
$1,431/mo
College educated
35%
Homeownership
51.5%
Poverty rate
16.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 31405; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derenne Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | 6–8 | 1.1 mi | 496 | Compare → |
| Calvary Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.7private | PK–12 | 1.2 mi | 971 | Compare → |
| Savannah-chatham E-learning AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 1–12 | 1.3 mi | 493 | Compare → |
| The Habersham SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | PK–12 | 1.3 mi | 182 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Savannah-chatham County
- Schools in district
- 58
- Rank in district
- #56 of 58
- District spending per student
- $15,342NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mercer Middle School is listed in Savannah-Chatham County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mercer Middle School
Mercer Middle School is a public middle school in Garden City, GA, part of Savannah-chatham County, serving approximately 404 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,242 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mercer Middle School
What grades does Mercer Middle School serve?
Mercer Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Mercer Middle School?
Mercer Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 404 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mercer Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mercer Middle School is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mercer Middle School rank in GA?
Mercer Middle School ranks #2,242 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Mercer Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mercer Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Mercer Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mercer Middle School has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Mercer Middle School a charter school?
No, Mercer Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mercer Middle School a Title I school?
No, Mercer Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mercer Middle School?
74.0% of students at Mercer Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 404
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Chatham County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.1%
- Phone
- (912) 395-6700
- Area population (ZIP 31405)
- 39,724
- Area average commute
- 20.2 min
- Area median age
- 35.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 31405; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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