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#2103 of 2,268 schools in GA
Merry Acres Middle School
Middle School · Dougherty County · Albany, GA
A Dougherty County middle school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1601 Florence Dr, Albany, GA 31707
- Math 13% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 19% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Merry Acres Middle School score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 16% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 45% (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
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Merry Acres 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 37Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,442/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Albany), 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
$49,179
Median home value
$131,900
Median rent
$934/mo
College educated
26.8%
Homeownership
43.5%
Poverty rate
23.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 31707; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Teresa's SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.7private | PK–12 | 0.3 mi | 119 | Compare → |
| Deerfield-windsor SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | PK–12 | 2.0 mi | 510 | Compare → |
| Byne Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.9private | PK–12 | 2.9 mi | 130 | Compare → |
| Robert A. Cross Middle MagnetEnrollment path unverified | 9.5 | 6–8 | 3.7 mi | 507 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Dougherty County
- Schools in district
- 22
- Rank in district
- #17 of 22
- District spending per student
- $18,742NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 35.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Merry Acres Middle School is listed in Dougherty County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Merry Acres Middle School
Merry Acres Middle School is a public middle school in Albany, GA, part of Dougherty County, serving approximately 759 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,103 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Merry Acres Middle School
What grades does Merry Acres Middle School serve?
Merry Acres Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Merry Acres Middle School?
Merry Acres Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 759 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Merry Acres Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Merry Acres Middle School is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Merry Acres Middle School rank in GA?
Merry Acres Middle School ranks #2,103 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Merry Acres Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Merry Acres Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 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 Merry Acres Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Merry Acres Middle School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Merry Acres Middle School a charter school?
No, Merry Acres Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Merry Acres Middle School a Title I school?
No, Merry Acres Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Merry Acres Middle School?
100.0% of students at Merry Acres 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
- 759
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Dougherty County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.9%
- Phone
- (229) 431-3338
- Area population (ZIP 31707)
- 23,322
- Area average commute
- 19.8 min
- Area median age
- 35.2
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 31707; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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