MERCER MIDDLE SCHOOL

Mercer Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Savannah-Chatham County school district, located in Garden City, GA with about 354 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 30 teachers, Mercer Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Mercer Middle School, located at 201 Rommel Ave in Garden City, Georgia, is a public middle school that serves as a key educational institution within the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System. The school is situated in a community-focused area of Garden City, providing academic programming and extracurricular opportunities designed to support students during the critical middle school years. As part of a larger district, the school works to align its curriculum with state standards while striving to foster a supportive environment that prepares students for the transition to high school.

The school environment at Mercer Middle is characterized by its dedication to student development, emphasizing both academic rigor and social-emotional growth. Like many schools in the region, Mercer engages with the local community to provide resources and enrichment activities that cater to a diverse student body. By focusing on fundamental subjects and offering various clubs or athletic opportunities, the school aims to create a well-rounded educational experience that encourages students to pursue their interests while meeting the challenges of their middle school coursework.

For more information, contact Mercer Middle School at (912) 395-6700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

201 Rommel Ave
Garden City, GA 31408
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MERCER MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Garden City, GA with about 354 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Georgia

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
354
Teachers:
30.7
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 354 students

Black or African American
64.7%
Hispanic/Latino
23.4%
White
7.1%
Two or more races
4.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%
Asian
0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.3%

Female
48.3%
Male
51.7%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.