Dodgen Middle School

Public 6-8

 1725 Bill Murdock Rd
       Marietta, GA  30062


(770) 578-2726

District: Cobb County

SchoolDigger Rank:
8th of 582 Georgia Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,233 Help


Students who attend Dodgen Middle School usually attend:

High:    Walton High School

Feeder schools for Dodgen Middle School:

Elementary:    East Side Elementary School
    Murdock Elementary School
    Timber Ridge Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.4 Help
Number of students:  1,222

Racial breakdown:

White:
57.4%
Asian:
24.1%
Hispanic:
8.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  5.2% Help


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Compare Details Dodgen Middle School ranks better than 98.6% of middle schools in Georgia. It also ranks 2nd among 24 ranked middle schools in the Cobb County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 98.75. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (57.4%), Asian (24.1%), Hispanic (8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 5.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Cobb County School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dodgen Middle School is 17.4. 21 middle schools in the Cobb County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dodgen Middle School is $8,233. 18 middle schools in the Cobb County School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Dodgen Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Dodgen Middle School 8th of 582 Georgia public middle schools. (See Dodgen Middle School in the ranking list.)

Cobb County:

SchoolDigger ranks Cobb County 52nd of 201 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Dodgen Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 89.83 11th 420 97.4%
2007 88.12 18th 445 96.0%
2008 90.59 11th 462 97.6%
2009 89.61 4th 466 99.1%
2010 88.71 7th 494 98.6%
2011 86.94 8th 504 98.4%
2012 84.58 21st 508 95.9%
2013 84.64 17th 527 96.8%
2014 83.86 24th 521 95.4%
2015 98.82 6th 537 98.9%
2016 98.80 4th 545 99.3%
2017 99.45 4th 539 99.3%
2018 98.38 11th 543 98.0%
2019 99.02 5th 559 99.1%
2021 98.87 3rd 542 99.4%
2022 98.99 5th 567 99.1%
2023 98.75 7th 577 98.8%
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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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by a parent
Tuesday, September 9, 2014

Open Quote Not a good school at all. It used to be, but the best teachers have all left, there is new management, and as a parent I don't feel comfortable there. My child started out happily enough but soon became reluctant to go, and eventually terrified. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Dodgen Middle 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 1114 1114
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 1140 1140
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1181 1181
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1235 1235
1994 762 41 31 11 0 n/a n/a 0 845
1995 700 41 35 13 0 n/a n/a 0 789
1996 700 41 35 13 0 n/a n/a 0 789
1997 711 52 38 11 0 n/a n/a 0 812
1998 686 60 33 8 0 n/a n/a 0 787
1999 686 62 39 11 0 n/a n/a 0 798
2000 655 52 38 16 1 n/a n/a 0 762
2001 668 40 50 18 3 n/a n/a 0 779
2002 684 41 87 24 2 n/a n/a 0 838
2003 684 41 87 24 2 n/a n/a 0 838
2004 695 41 89 22 1 n/a n/a 0 848
2005 662 50 82 30 1 n/a n/a 17 842
2006 636 78 95 33 1 n/a n/a 27 870
2007 750 123 118 49 0 n/a n/a 40 1080
2008 809 92 147 48 0 n/a n/a 46 1142
2009 810 63 168 41 0 n/a n/a 40 1122
2010 805 65 186 37 2 0 0 0 1095
2011 813 55 192 47 1 0 32 0 1140
2012 851 64 176 56 1 0 31 0 1179
2013 819 67 210 59 1 0 32 0 1188
2014 801 73 203 56 1 0 29 0 1163
2015 822 69 235 64 2 0 34 0 1226
2016 850 69 234 64 1 1 32 0 1251
2017 838 68 247 76 0 2 34 0 1265
2018 818 72 252 68 0 2 32 0 1244
2019 789 68 277 73 0 1 45 0 1253
2020 777 72 306 87 1 0 54 0 1297
2021 750 62 293 80 2 0 44 0 1231
2022 716 62 292 90 5 0 43 0 1208
2023 701 75 295 98 2 0 51 0 1222

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 Dodgen Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1114 60.0 18.5 0.3
1991 1140 66.0 17.2 0.2
1992 1181 64.5 18.3 0.5
1993 1235 64.0 19.3 0.6
1994 845 54.4 15.5 1.5
1995 789 52.5 15.0 1.1
1996 789 52.5 15.0 1.1
1997 812 51.0 15.9 2.1
1998 787 52.7 14.9 1.9
1999 798 52.2 15.3 2.9
2000 762 51.6 14.8 2
2001 779 53.1 14.7 2.2
2002 838 58.8 14.3 3
2003 838 58.8 14.3 3
2004 848 60.2 14.1 3.2
2005 842 56.8 14.8 5
2006 870 60.6 14.4 7.6
2007 1080 73.6 14.7 9.5
2008 1142 79.0 14.5 7.5
2009 1122 81.4 13.8 5.9
2010 1095 79.2 13.8 7.7
2011 1140 74.0 15.4 7.5
2012 1179 73.5 16.0 8
2013 1188 68.5 17.3 7.3
2014 1163 65.0 17.8 7.1
2015 1226 69.0 17.7 5.8
2016 1251 76.0 16.4 5.8
2017 1265 74.0 17.0 6.6
2018 1244 71.8 17.3 5.8
2019 1253 69.8 17.9 4.5
2020 1297 70.7 18.3 3.3
2021 1231 74.2 16.5 4
2022 1208 69.1 17.4 n/a
2023 1222 70.1 17.4 5.2

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 Dodgen Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1114 60.0 18.5 0.3
1991 1140 66.0 17.2 0.2
1992 1181 64.5 18.3 0.5
1993 1235 64.0 19.3 0.6
1994 845 54.4 15.5 1.5
1995 789 52.5 15.0 1.1
1996 789 52.5 15.0 1.1
1997 812 51.0 15.9 2.1
1998 787 52.7 14.9 1.9
1999 798 52.2 15.3 2.9
2000 762 51.6 14.8 2
2001 779 53.1 14.7 2.2
2002 838 58.8 14.3 3
2003 838 58.8 14.3 3
2004 848 60.2 14.1 3.2
2005 842 56.8 14.8 5
2006 870 60.6 14.4 7.6
2007 1080 73.6 14.7 9.5
2008 1142 79.0 14.5 7.5
2009 1122 81.4 13.8 5.9
2010 1095 79.2 13.8 7.7
2011 1140 74.0 15.4 7.5
2012 1179 73.5 16.0 8
2013 1188 68.5 17.3 7.3
2014 1163 65.0 17.8 7.1
2015 1226 69.0 17.7 5.8
2016 1251 76.0 16.4 5.8
2017 1265 74.0 17.0 6.6
2018 1244 71.8 17.3 5.8
2019 1253 69.8 17.9 4.5
2020 1297 70.7 18.3 3.3
2021 1231 74.2 16.5 4
2022 1208 69.1 17.4 n/a
2023 1222 70.1 17.4 5.2

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 Dodgen Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $284 (3.8%) $7,218 (96.2%) $7,502
2018 $269 (3.3%) $7,883 (96.7%) $8,152
2019 $233 (2.8%) $7,999 (97.2%) $8,233

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Dodgen Middle 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 5th of 559 Middle schoolsRanks 7th of 577 Middle schools
 0.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Dodgen Middle School)87.181.9
 5.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Cobb County)56.950.6
 6.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4639.2
 6.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Dodgen Middle School)87.182.9
 4.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Cobb County)5443.2
 10.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4032.9
 7.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Dodgen Middle School)78.680.4
 1.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Cobb County)48.551.5
 3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)3939.1
 0.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Dodgen Middle School)90.277.5
 12.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Cobb County)54.944.8
 10.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4334.9
 8.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Dodgen Middle School)84.476.5
 7.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Cobb County)58.651.2
 7.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4742.1
 4.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Dodgen Middle School)84.480.7
 3.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Cobb County)47.344.8
 2.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)3536.2
 1.2%
8th Grade Science (Dodgen Middle School)70.156.3
 13.8%
   8th Grade Science (Cobb County)41.330.6
 10.7%
   8th Grade Science (Georgia)3226.4
 5.6%
8th Grade Social Studies (Dodgen Middle School)77.271
 6.2%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Cobb County)5144.5
 6.5%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Georgia)4135.9
 5.1%
End of Course Algebra I (Dodgen Middle School)10097.6
 2.4%
   End of Course Algebra I (Cobb County)54.246.6
 7.6%
   End of Course Algebra I (Georgia)41.135.8
 5.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students12531222
 2.5%
African American6875
 10.3%
American Indian02
Asian277295
 6.5%
Hispanic7398
 34.2%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White789701
 11.2%
Two or More Races4551
 13.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients4.5%5.2%
 0.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Dodgen Middle School

Students at Dodgen Middle School are 57% White, 24% Asian, 8% Hispanic, 6% African American, 4% Two or more races.

Yes! Dodgen Middle School is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 8th of 582 Georgia middle schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,222 students attended Dodgen Middle School.

Students who attend Dodgen Middle School usually go on to attend Walton High School


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