Dyer Elementary School
Dyer Elementary School serves 888 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Dyer Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 44%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
Dyer Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
School Overview
Dyer Elementary School's student population of 888 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 888 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 61 teachers |
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School Rankings
Dyer Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% of all 2,196 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Dyer Elementary School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #175 out of 2196 schools (Top 10%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 76% | 44% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 8% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 22% | 15% |
| Black | 30% | 37% |
| White | 34% | 40% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.74 | 0.69 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 35% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Gwinnett County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Dyer Elementary School is Dacula High School (2.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Dacula Middle School (2.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Dacula Elementary School (1.7 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Dacula Dacula Elementary School Math: 57% | Reading: 52%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-5 | 1,181 student10
1.7 miles
2500 Fence Rd
Dacula, GA 30019
(770) 963-7174 1.7 PK-5 1,181 - Dacula Dacula High School Math: 53% | Reading: 48%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 9-12 | 2,121 students10
2.2 miles
123 Broad St
Dacula, GA 30019
(770) 963-6664 2.2 9-12 2,121 - Dacula Dacula Middle School Math: 52% | Reading: 59%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 6-8 | 1,644 student10
2.3 miles
137 Dacula Rd
Dacula, GA 30019
(770) 963-1110 2.3 6-8 1,644 - Lawrenceville Freeman's Mill Elementary School Math: 74% | Reading: 69%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: PK-5 | 865 students10
2.4 miles
2303 Old Peachtree Rd
Lawrenceville, GA 30043
(678) 377-8955 2.4 PK-5 865 - Dacula Alcova Elementary School Math: 52% | Reading: 47%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 1,364 student10
2.9 miles
770 Ewing Chapel Rd
Dacula, GA 30019
(678) 376-8500 2.9 PK-5 1,364
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