South Dodge Elementary School (Closed 2023)

1118 Mcrae Hwy
Eastman, GA 31023
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 675 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, South Dodge 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 was 31% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 53% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
675 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

School Calendar

School Rankings

This School
State Level (GA)
#1550 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

31%
39%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

20%
40%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

20-24%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
4%
20%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

Black
42%
36%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

White
47%
34%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
7%
5%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
53%
0.60

Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
22.8%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
63%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
5%
6%

Showing 2006–2015. Full 17-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 South Dodge Elementary School's ranking?
South Dodge Elementary School is ranked #1550 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
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 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend South Dodge Elementary School?
675 students attend South Dodge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of South Dodge Elementary School students are White, 42% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of South Dodge Elementary School?
South Dodge Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does South Dodge Elementary School offer ?
South Dodge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is South Dodge Elementary School part of?
South Dodge Elementary School is part of Dodge County School District.

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