Merry Acres Middle School
School Overview
Merry Acres Middle School is a public school located in Albany, Georgia. It is a school in Dougherty School District district.
According to the Georgia state assessment result, 19% of students are proficient in Math learning and 24% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 655 students through grade 6 to 8. The students to teacher ratio is 13 to 1 where a total of 49 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 655 students are attending Merry Acres Middle School. By gender, there are 362 and 293 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Merry Acres Middle School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 3 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Total | 3 | 2 | 1 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 49 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Merry Acres Middle School and the students to teacher ratio is 13 to 1. All teachers are certified. 89.8% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 49 | Students per teacher: 13 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 49 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 4 | 8.2% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 1 | 2.0% |
| School counselors | 1 | Students per counselor: 655 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | - | - |
| Psychologists | 1 | - |
| Social workers | 1 | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 34,087 Households |
| Population | 85,443 |
| Male | 41,433 |
| Female | 48,270 |
| Child Population | 27,534 |
| Total Housing Units | 40,610 Units |
| Average House Value | $103,500 |
| Average Rent Cost | $746 |
| Unemployment Rate | 13.20% |
| Average Household Income | $39,584 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 83.55% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Dougherty County
In Dougherty County, 21 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in ALBANY, Georgia
5 private schools are serving students in ALBANY, Georgia. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.