Dawson Elementary School vs Martin Luther King- Jr. Elementary School
Dawson Elementary School has a higher overall rating of 4.0/10 compared to 3.0/10. Martin Luther King- Jr. Elementary School is significantly larger with 503 students, about 1.6× the size of Dawson Elementary School (311). In math proficiency, Dawson Elementary School leads at 17.0%.
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Dawson Elementary School
Columbus, GA
4.0/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
311 students
Martin Luther King- Jr. Elementary School
Columbus, GA
3.0/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
503 students
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| Metric | Dawson Elementary School | Martin Luther King- Jr. Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 4.0 / 10 | 3.0 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 3.2 | 2.0 |
| Growth Score | — | 2.8 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Environment Score | 5.2 | 4.8 |
| State Rank | #2,145 of 2,270 | #2,255 of 2,270 |
| State Percentile | 6th | 1th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Dawson Elementary School | Martin Luther King- Jr. Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 17.0% | 12.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 17.0% | 8.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Columbus (31907) | Columbus (31903) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $52,620 | $29,488 |
| Median Home Value | $142,000 | $75,500 |
| Median Rent | $1,103 | $873 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 22.6% | 8.2% |
| Poverty Rate | 18.2% | 39.3% |
| Avg Commute | 21 min | 21 min |