J. D. Dickerson Primary School
Tel:
(912) 537-3421
J. D. Dickerson Primary School serves 505 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black).
School Overview
J. D. Dickerson Primary School's student population of 505 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-1 |
| Total Students | 505 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 31 teachers |
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School Comparison
The diversity score of J. D. Dickerson Primary School is 0.60, which is less 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) |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 15% |
| Black | 52% | 37% |
| White | 35% | 40% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.60 | 0.69 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 92% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16) | 6% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Vidalia City School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to J. D. Dickerson Primary School is Vidalia Comprehensive High School (1.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school is J. R. Trippe Middle School (1.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Sally Dailey Meadows Elementary School (1.0 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Vidalia Sally Dailey Meadows Elementary School Math: 33% | Reading: 35%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 2-5 | 779 students10
1.0 miles
205 Waters Dr
Vidalia, GA 30474
(912) 537-4755 1 2-5 779 - Vidalia Vidalia Comprehensive High School Math: 33% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 703 students10
1.5 miles
1001 North St W
Vidalia, GA 30474
(912) 537-7931 1.5 9-12 703 - Vidalia J. R. Trippe Middle School Math: 30% | Reading: 26%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 547 students10
1.9 miles
2200 Mcintosh St
Vidalia, GA 30474
(912) 537-3813 1.9 6-8 547 - Lyons Toombs County Middle School Math: 27% | Reading: 28%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 645 students10
4.5 miles
701 Bulldog Rd
Lyons, GA 30436
(912) 526-8363 4.5 6-8 645 - Lyons Toombs County High School Math: 12% | Reading: 20-24%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 810 students10
4.7 miles
500 Bulldog Rd
Lyons, GA 30436
(912) 526-4286 4.7 9-12 810
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