Serving 622 students in grades 2-5, Sally Dailey Meadows 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 is 31% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 2-5
- Enrollment: 622 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sally Dailey Meadows Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Vidalia, GA, encompassing approximately 17.7 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes, with an average distance of 2.6 miles to the nearest edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 3.5 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sally Dailey Meadows Elementary School's student population of 622 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 2-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
622 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sally Dailey Meadows Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sally Dailey Meadows Elementary School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1441 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
52%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
32%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.7%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
8%
5%
Showing 2007–2016. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sally Dailey Meadows Elementary School's ranking?
Sally Dailey Meadows Elementary School is ranked #1441 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Sally Dailey Meadows Elementary School often compared to?
Sally Dailey Meadows Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like J. R. Trippe Middle School, J. D. Dickerson Primary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Sally Dailey Meadows Elementary School?
622 students attend Sally Dailey Meadows Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Sally Dailey Meadows Elementary School students are Black, 32% of students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sally Dailey Meadows Elementary School?
Sally Dailey Meadows Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sally Dailey Meadows Elementary School offer ?
Sally Dailey Meadows Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sally Dailey Meadows Elementary School part of?
Sally Dailey Meadows Elementary School is part of Vidalia City School District.
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