Serving 466 students in grades 6-8, Dougherty International Education Middle 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 76% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 83%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 88% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 93%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 96% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).
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School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
466 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)76%
83%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)88%
93%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
3%
18%
Black
92%
36%
White
4%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions麻豆果冻传媒> What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
76% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 83% GA state average), while 88% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 93% GA state average).
How many students attend Dougherty International Education Middle School?
466 students attend Dougherty International Education Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Dougherty International Education Middle School students are Black, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dougherty International Education Middle School?
Dougherty International Education Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dougherty International Education Middle School offer ?
Dougherty International Education Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Dougherty International Education Middle School part of?
Dougherty International Education Middle School is part of Dougherty County School District.
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