Merry Elementary School

Summary:

Merry Elementary School is a public elementary school in Augusta, Georgia, serving 397 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Richmond County School District, which is ranked 176 out of 203 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Merry Elementary consistently underperforms compared to the district and state averages on the Milestones Assessment, with significantly lower proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics. The school has an extremely high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 97.89% to 97.98% over the past few years, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. Despite relatively high per-student spending and a low student-teacher ratio, Merry Elementary has not shown any significant improvement in its academic performance over time, consistently ranking in the bottom quarter of Georgia elementary schools.

When comparing Merry Elementary to nearby schools in the Richmond County district, such as Walker Traditional Elementary and Lake Forest Hills Elementary, it is clear that Merry is significantly underperforming. These nearby schools have much higher academic proficiency rates, lower free and reduced lunch rates, and higher statewide rankings. The persistent underperformance of Merry Elementary suggests the need for targeted interventions and support to address the academic and socioeconomic needs of the student population.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 415 Boy Scout Rd
       Augusta, GA  30909


(706) 737-7185

District: Richmond County

SchoolDigger Rank:
1173rd of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools


Students who attend Merry Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Tutt Middle School
High:    Westside High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.2 Help
Number of students:  397

Racial breakdown:

African American:
84.4%
Two or more races:
5.5%
White:
4.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  98% Help


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Compare Details Merry Elementary School ranks worse than 94% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.83. (See more...)
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Schooldigger Rankings:

Merry Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Richmond County:

SchoolDigger ranks Richmond County 176th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Merry Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 70.23 351st 1101 68.1%
2007 68.45 374th 1125 66.8%
2008 59.56 506th 1134 55.4%
2009 48.41 665th 1133 41.3%
2010 37.13 860th 1183 27.3%
2011 39.61 850th 1212 29.9%
2012 29.75 958th 1201 20.2%
2013 35.85 915th 1225 25.3%
2014 45.39 811th 1231 34.1%
2015 37.46 770th 1240 37.9%
2016 19.69 1009th 1233 18.2%
2017 18.12 1003rd 1205 16.8%
2018 27.29 878th 1209 27.4%
2019 23.81 944th 1234 23.5%
2021 16.37 1024th 1214 15.7%
2022 15.02 1066th 1244 14.3%
2023 12.50 1134th 1242 8.7%
2024 10.83 1173rd 1248 6.0%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Merry Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 495 495
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 486 486
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 468 468
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 469 469
1994 227 249 7 6 2 n/a n/a 0 491
1995 209 315 4 10 1 n/a n/a 0 539
1996 209 315 4 10 1 n/a n/a 0 539
1997 176 293 5 16 2 n/a n/a 0 492
1998 167 284 8 11 1 n/a n/a 0 471
1999 130 328 5 7 1 n/a n/a 0 471
2000 104 304 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 414
2001 109 298 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 414
2002 122 281 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 406
2003 122 281 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 406
2004 106 290 5 5 0 n/a n/a 0 406
2005 77 245 6 5 0 n/a n/a 13 346
2006 75 241 1 8 2 n/a n/a 10 337
2007 68 234 2 4 0 n/a n/a 15 323
2008 69 241 5 5 1 n/a n/a 10 331
2009 66 252 2 5 1 n/a n/a 12 338
2010 65 240 1 17 1 0 17 0 341
2011 54 268 1 13 1 0 18 0 355
2012 55 295 3 26 2 1 22 0 404
2013 54 276 3 18 2 3 9 0 365
2014 52 282 1 13 2 6 14 0 370
2015 51 290 1 19 2 6 16 0 385
2016 47 249 1 14 2 5 12 0 330
2017 46 278 1 8 2 3 12 0 350
2018 40 290 4 11 1 3 15 0 364
2019 52 367 3 20 0 3 19 0 464
2020 39 331 6 18 0 3 15 0 412
2021 31 308 1 19 1 1 19 0 380
2022 26 341 5 18 0 0 20 0 410
2023 19 335 5 15 0 1 22 0 397

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Merry Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 495 30.0 16.5 39.8
1991 486 30.0 16.2 35.2
1992 468 28.8 16.2 38.9
1993 469 26.0 18.0 38
1994 491 30.8 15.9 45.4
1995 539 29.0 18.6 53.6
1996 539 29.0 18.6 53.6
1997 492 30.0 16.4 62
1998 471 31.0 15.2 65
1999 471 33.1 14.2 67.5
2000 414 27.0 15.3 66.2
2001 414 28.0 14.8 63.3
2002 406 26.0 15.6 62.1
2003 406 26.0 15.6 62.1
2004 406 25.0 16.2 67.5
2005 346 25.0 13.8 68.5
2006 337 26.0 13.0 70
2007 323 25.0 12.9 71.8
2008 331 25.5 13.0 71
2009 338 27.0 12.5 76.1
2010 341 26.0 13.1 75.7
2011 355 25.0 14.2 76.3
2012 404 25.0 16.1 84.9
2013 365 28.0 13.0 81.1
2014 370 27.0 13.7 96.8
2015 385 28.0 13.7 96.6
2016 330 26.0 12.6 96.7
2017 350 25.5 13.7 96.6
2018 364 26.0 14.0 96.4
2019 464 29.0 16.0 96.3
2020 412 28.0 14.7 98.1
2021 380 27.6 13.7 97.9
2022 410 31.3 13.0 n/a
2023 397 32.5 12.2 98

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Merry Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 495 30.0 16.5 39.8
1991 486 30.0 16.2 35.2
1992 468 28.8 16.2 38.9
1993 469 26.0 18.0 38
1994 491 30.8 15.9 45.4
1995 539 29.0 18.6 53.6
1996 539 29.0 18.6 53.6
1997 492 30.0 16.4 62
1998 471 31.0 15.2 65
1999 471 33.1 14.2 67.5
2000 414 27.0 15.3 66.2
2001 414 28.0 14.8 63.3
2002 406 26.0 15.6 62.1
2003 406 26.0 15.6 62.1
2004 406 25.0 16.2 67.5
2005 346 25.0 13.8 68.5
2006 337 26.0 13.0 70
2007 323 25.0 12.9 71.8
2008 331 25.5 13.0 71
2009 338 27.0 12.5 76.1
2010 341 26.0 13.1 75.7
2011 355 25.0 14.2 76.3
2012 404 25.0 16.1 84.9
2013 365 28.0 13.0 81.1
2014 370 27.0 13.7 96.8
2015 385 28.0 13.7 96.6
2016 330 26.0 12.6 96.7
2017 350 25.5 13.7 96.6
2018 364 26.0 14.0 96.4
2019 464 29.0 16.0 96.3
2020 412 28.0 14.7 98.1
2021 380 27.6 13.7 97.9
2022 410 31.3 13.0 n/a
2023 397 32.5 12.2 98

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Merry Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $911 (7.9%) $10,600 (92.1%) $11,511
2018 $847 (8.1%) $9,669 (91.9%) $10,516
2019 $913 (9.8%) $8,425 (90.2%) $9,338

Data source: Georgia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Merry Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 944th of 1234 Elementary schoolsRanks 1134th of 1242 Elementary schools
 14.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Merry Elementary School)2521.6
 3.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Richmond County)21.319.6
 1.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4238.6
 3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Merry Elementary School)23.226
 2.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Richmond County)26.421.8
 4.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)5245.6
 6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Merry Elementary School)25.99.7
 16.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Richmond County)21.914.8
 7.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4236.1
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Merry Elementary School)46.69.7
 36.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Richmond County)2818.6
 9.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4945.7
 3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Merry Elementary School)3220.5
 11.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Richmond County)27.121.6
 5.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4541.6
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Merry Elementary School)244.5
 19.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Richmond County)24.911.6
 13.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4137.4
 3.6%
5th Grade Science (Merry Elementary School)19.66.8
 12.8%
   5th Grade Science (Richmond County)21.117.8
 3.3%
   5th Grade Science (Georgia)4340
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students464397
 14.4%
African American367335
 8.7%
American Indian00
Asian35
 66.7%
Hispanic2015
 25%
Pacific Islander31
 66.7%
White5219
 63.5%
Two or More Races1922
 15.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients96.3%98%
 1.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Merry Elementary School

Merry Elementary School ranks in the bottom 6.0% of Georgia elementary schools.

Students who attend Merry Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Tutt Middle School
High : Westside High School

Students at Merry Elementary School are 84% African American, 6% Two or more races, 5% White, 4% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 397 students attended Merry Elementary School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Georgia Department of Education.

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