Merry Acres Middle School

Merry Acres Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8
1601 Florence Dr,  Albany, GA
Dougherty County Schools
2.2
759 Students
C-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Gail Griffin
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Math Proficiency
9%
Reading Proficiency
16%

Niche Grade

C-
Academics
B
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
16%
Math Proficiency
9%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
50
Full Time Teachers
50
Teachers in First or Second Year
10.2%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
1.1%
State Average
15.6%
Science
3.1%
State Average
10.6%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
707:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.2%
Female
48.8%
Black
91.5%
White
3.1%
Two or more races
2.7%
Hispanic
2.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
2.2 9 Reviews
1.0 parent
12/7/2022
Very backward staff. Bathrms are a Health Hazard & No One will Take Responsibility!!!
1.0 other
4/28/2021
I was horribly bullied by students and teachers alike! I had made numerous bullying reports,yet nothing was done about it! I have many,many more horror stories to tell about this school including,favoritism,racism,negligence,unprofessional staff,cafeteria food with maggots and worms! And that's not...
1.0 parent
2/14/2019
Very poor. I suggest the principal retires. To many moody women on staff. Even the few men look miserable, probably because they have to work around the women in the like the principal who is very condescending and mean.
1.0 parent
12/17/2018
The worst one I have every encountered and I am a retired wife of a Marine and have raised four children in school systems all over the world....this school should be close because the staff is unprofessional and extremely immature.....

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Merry Acres Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Albany, GA and is served by the Dougherty County Schools in Georgia. The school has a total enrollment of 759 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 9% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 16% are proficient in reading. Merry Acres Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C- and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $208,592. Discover additional schools in the area, like St. Teresa's Catholic School, New Covenant Academy, Life Christian Academy Of Palmyra, and more. Learn more about what Albany has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Merry Acres Middle School.

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