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Mercer Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 672 students

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3 stars

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2013:
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2012:
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2011:
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Posted Monday, May 20, 2013

If I could give this school a 0 I would! This is by far the worst school I have ever seen or heard of. For more than half the year I lied about where I lived so my daughter could attend a better school. I got caught more than half way into the school year and now she is back at Mercer... UGH I'm actually having to move just so she can go to a better school. It stinks in that school and the teachers act as though they have just given up... Sad situation!!! I think it is time to just give on up on that place and shut it down!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 18, 2013

Mercer middle school the school that don't teach please don't bring your child to this School teacher do not teach you don't care about anybody child I encourage all parents do not see a child to the school they will soon. Drop out A.fenell don't teach at all
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 5, 2013

This school is disgusting!!! Staff doesn't care if your child gets bullied or abused here. I have been in multiple times & no results half the time the kids do not get punished for their behavior! Kids stand in hallways & curse the teachers out! My kid is out asap!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 19, 2012

My son attended this school for 8th grade and it is by far the WORST school he's ever gone to. The teachers are wretched, disrespectful, and don't give a rat's a** about the students. Everyday, my son would come home and complain about how rude and uncaring his teachers were, and the amount of time I've spend corresponding and talking with the teachers about their own behavior was ridiculous. They are just there for a paycheck, not because they love the children and love their jobs. If the board of education was smart, they would shut this school down! If you have other options, PLEASE, do not send your child to this school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 9, 2011

i love mercer middle skool even though i am like the only wite gurl there lol :) dueces MERCER IS DA BEST!!!!!!!!!!!


Posted May 26, 2009

i love mercer middle school and the principal ms. dukes she is great and is always on the job so is the other teachers and staff they keep the school a great learning enviorment
—Submitted by a student


Posted March 4, 2009

I thimk mercer middle school is a great choice for the acadimic program
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 20, 2007

this school diserves 5 stars. i used to attend mercer in 6th grade and half of seventh now im in eight and things are gettin hard.. i miss mercer and the staff and students..
—Submitted by a student


Posted June 28, 2007

I was a student there last year in the 6th grade, and I loved it. The teachers have a great way of teaching where students are not bored.The principal could be more involved, though. I feel safe there. The extracurricular activities are wonderful. It is overall a good school.
—Submitted by a student


Posted January 30, 2007

The principal needs to be more involved, but besides that, Mercer is a great school, and I enjoy being a student.
—Submitted by a student


Posted May 2, 2006

The problem I see with this school is the teachers not informing the parents if the students are having problems in class you find out after the fact.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 14, 2004

Mercer Middle School is moving in the right direction. Since the change of administration, dicipline problems have went down and test scores have improved.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 27, 2004

I must say that Mercer is having a problem. Many teachers are leaving because of an administration problem.
—Submitted by a student


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 92% in 2012.

231 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
82%
Math

The state average for Math was 80% in 2012.

220 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
48%

2011

 
 
47%

2010

 
 
49%

2009

 
 
49%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 96% in 2012.

223 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
82%
Science

The state average for Science was 73% in 2012.

230 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
31%

2011

 
 
34%

2010

 
 
43%

2009

 
 
49%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 73% in 2012.

230 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
40%

2011

 
 
43%

2010

 
 
37%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Georgia administered the Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests (CRCT) in reading, social studies, science, English language arts and math in grades 3 through 8. The CRCT is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Georgia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Georgia's state standards

Source: Georgia Department of Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 93% in 2012.

184 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
79%
Math

The state average for Math was 91% in 2012.

175 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
60%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 94% in 2012.

175 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
78%
Science

The state average for Science was 85% in 2012.

180 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
59%

2011

 
 
47%

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
51%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 78% in 2012.

179 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
41%

2011

 
 
38%

2010

 
 
51%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Georgia administered the Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests (CRCT) in reading, social studies, science, English language arts and math in grades 3 through 8. The CRCT is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Georgia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Georgia's state standards

Source: Georgia Department of Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 95% in 2012.

204 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
87%
Math

The state average for Math was 77% in 2012.

193 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
31%

2011

 
 
54%

2010

 
 
44%

2009

 
 
48%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 96% in 2012.

198 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
87%
Science

The state average for Science was 74% in 2012.

206 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
34%

2011

 
 
28%

2010

 
 
36%

2009

 
 
35%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 77% in 2012.

207 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
43%

2011

 
 
47%

2010

 
 
50%

2009

 
 
39%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Georgia administered the Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests (CRCT) in reading, social studies, science, English language arts and math in grades 3 through 8. The CRCT is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Georgia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Georgia's state standards

Source: Georgia Department of Education

Writing

The state average for Writing was 82% in 2012.

206 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
61%

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
60%

2009

 
 
55%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Georgia administered the Middle Grades Writing Assessment (MGWA) to students in grades 5 and 8. The MGWA is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Georgia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Georgia's state standards

Source: Georgia Department of Education

9th Grade Literature

The state average for 9th Grade Literature was 84% in 2012.

23 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
69%
Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 63% in 2012.

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American Literature

The state average for American Literature was 89% in 2012.

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Biology

The state average for Biology was 73% in 2012.

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Economics

The state average for Economics was 77% in 2012.

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Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 74% in 2012.

2012

 
 
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Integrated Math 1

The state average for Integrated Math 1 was 65% in 2012.

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2011

 
 
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2010

 
 
100%
Integrated Math 2

The state average for Integrated Math 2 was 54% in 2012.

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Physical Science

The state average for Physical Science was 78% in 2012.

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U.S. History

The state average for U.S. History was 68% in 2012.

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Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Georgia administered End-of-Course Tests (EOCT) in 9th grade math levels 1 and 2, biology, United States history, physical science, American literature and economics. The EOCT is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Georgia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Georgia's state standards

Source: Georgia Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 80% 38%
White 15% 46%
Hispanic 4% 10%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Limited English proficient 0%N/A5%
Economically disadvantaged 71%N/A50%
Students with disabilities 9%N/A12%
Source: GA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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201 Rommel Ave
Garden City, GA 31408
Phone: (912) 395-6700

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