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South Dodge Elementary School

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Summary

South Dodge Elementary School is a public elementary school in Eastman, Georgia, serving 675 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Dodge County School District, which is ranked 158 out of 201 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Compared to nearby schools like North Dodge Elementary School and Bleckley County Elementary School, South Dodge Elementary has a more diverse student population, with 46.81% White, 42.07% African American, and 3.56% Hispanic students. However, the school consistently underperforms on state assessments, with significantly lower proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science than the state and county averages. South Dodge Elementary has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger, lower than the 3-star and 4-star ratings of the nearby schools.

Another key differentiator is the high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at South Dodge Elementary, at 91.41% - significantly higher than the nearby Bleckley County Primary School at 70.89% and Bleckley County Elementary School at 70.94%. This suggests the school faces significant socioeconomic challenges that may contribute to its lower academic performance. However, the school's student-teacher ratio of 13.3 is lower than the nearby schools, providing opportunities for more personalized instruction and support.

675

Students ?

13.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

91.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1118 McRae Hwy
Eastman, GA 31023

(478) 374-6691

District: Dodge County

Students who attend South Dodge Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Dodge County Middle School
High:	Dodge County High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

46.8%

African American:

42.1%

Two or more races:

7.1%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 32nd percentile in 2013 → 33rd in 2023

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Georgia average (28% vs 41% meeting standards)

!English Language Arts scores 14 pts below the Georgia average

Students meeting standards (2022-2023) ?

This school28%

District avg31%

Georgia avg41%

Not ranked this year

South Dodge Elementary School did not have enough recent test-score data to be ranked. Check the trend below for past years.

157^th of 206Dodge County among Georgia districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2023	30.3	830 of 1242	33.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	21.9	963 of 1244	22.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	30.9	795 of 1214	34.5%	★★☆☆☆
2019	25.5	917 of 1234	25.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	40.5	697 of 1209	42.3%	★★☆☆☆
2017	38.4	721 of 1205	40.2%	★★☆☆☆
2016	43.0	671 of 1233	45.6%	★★☆☆☆
2015	42.8	671 of 1240	45.9%	★★☆☆☆
2014	51.5	722 of 1231	41.3%	★★☆☆☆
2013	43.1	836 of 1225	31.8%	★★☆☆☆
2012	44.3	798 of 1201	33.6%	★★☆☆☆
2011	40.8	833 of 1212	31.3%	★★☆☆☆
2010	55.7	607 of 1183	48.7%	★★☆☆☆
2009	48.2	667 of 1133	41.1%	★★☆☆☆
2008	57.9	531 of 1134	53.2%	★★★☆☆
2007	61.4	472 of 1125	58.0%	★★★☆☆
2006	67.8	395 of 1101	64.1%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Georgia (2022-2023) ?

Mathematics30%-13 vs state

Science28%-12 vs state

English Language Arts25%-14 vs state

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Frequently Asked Questions about South Dodge Elementary School

How many students attend South Dodge Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 675 students attended South Dodge Elementary School.

What district is South Dodge Elementary School in?

Dodge County

What is the racial makeup of South Dodge Elementary School?

Students at South Dodge Elementary School are 47% White, 42% African American, 7% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic.

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