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#1648 of 2,268 schools in GA
Dodge County Middle School
Middle School · Dodge County · Eastman, GA
A middle school in Eastman, GA where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5911 Oak St, Eastman, GA 31023
- Math 22% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 27% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 12:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dodge County Middle School score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 61 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 24% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
76.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Dodge County Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 38Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,688/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Eastman), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$47,558
Median home value
$115,500
Median rent
$696/mo
College educated
19%
Homeownership
64.9%
Poverty rate
24%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 31023; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Dodge County
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $14,031NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 23.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dodge County Middle School is listed in Dodge County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dodge County Middle School
Dodge County Middle School is a public middle school in Eastman, GA, part of Dodge County, serving approximately 590 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,648 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dodge County Middle School
What grades does Dodge County Middle School serve?
Dodge County Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Dodge County Middle School?
Dodge County Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 590 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dodge County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dodge County Middle School is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dodge County Middle School rank in GA?
Dodge County Middle School ranks #1,648 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Dodge County Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Dodge County Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Dodge County Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dodge County Middle School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Dodge County Middle School a charter school?
No, Dodge County Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dodge County Middle School a Title I school?
No, Dodge County Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dodge County Middle School?
76.6% of students at Dodge County Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 590
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Dodge County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.3%
- Phone
- (478) 374-6492
- Area population (ZIP 31023)
- 14,257
- Area average commute
- 26.2 min
- Area median age
- 41.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 31023; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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