Radium Springs Middle School vs. Merry Acres Middle School
Should you attend Radium Springs Middle School or Merry Acres Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Top Rankings
Radium Springs Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Merry Acres Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 919 students in grades 6-8, Radium Springs Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 3% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).
Serving 764 students in grades 6-8, Merry Acres Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 9% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
919 students
764 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
44 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2182 out of 2204 schools in GA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#2034 out of 2204 schools in GA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
9%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
16%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
20%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
282
283
Grade 7 Students
327
240
Grade 8 Students
310
241
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
5%
2%
% Black
91%
92%
% White
2%
3%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
Diversity Score
0.17
0.15
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
