Serving 898 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dowell Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Dowell Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dowell Elementary School is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Dowell Elementary School?
898 students attend Dowell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Dowell Elementary School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are Black, 15% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dowell Elementary School?
Dowell Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dowell Elementary School offer ?
Dowell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Dowell Elementary School part of?
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