Serving 675 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, South Dodge Elementary 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 was 24% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 53% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
675 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1677 out of 2204 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
4%
19%
Black
42%
36%
White
47%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Dodge Elementary School's ranking?
South Dodge Elementary School is ranked #1677 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend South Dodge Elementary School?
675 students attend South Dodge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of South Dodge Elementary School students are White, 42% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Dodge Elementary School?
South Dodge Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does South Dodge Elementary School offer ?
South Dodge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is South Dodge Elementary School part of?
South Dodge Elementary School is part of Dodge County School District.
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