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Dobbs Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 520 students

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3 stars

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2012:
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2010:
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Posted October 11, 2012

This is the worst school I have ever put my daughter in since we have lived in Atlanta. This school is awful the teachers dress like they are going out to the club, the staff is unprofessional, and the environment is not condusive to learnng. I will not be sending my child to this schoo next year.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 18, 2010

This my son's first year at Dobb's and I thought this would be a god place for him to learn. Some of the teachers, office staff, and cafeteria staff are rude to both the parents and the kids. The schools seems to be very disorganized, and parents are informed late, if at all, about things that are happening in the school. Fortunately, my child has a great teacher this year and he is learning so much, but we are unsure if we will keep him there for the next school term.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 21, 2008

I think this is a great school that deserves more than a 4 rating. My child is very happy and he is getting a good education.
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 86% in 2010.

80 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
92%
Math

The state average for Math was 85% in 2010.

80 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
86%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 92% in 2010.

80 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
93%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Georgia administered the Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests (CRCT) in reading, social studies, science, English language arts and math in grades 3 through 8. The CRCT is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Georgia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Georgia's state standards

Source: Georgia Department of Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 85% in 2010.

102 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
80%
Math

The state average for Math was 87% in 2010.

102 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
75%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 91% in 2010.

102 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
86%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Georgia administered the Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests (CRCT) in reading, social studies, science, English language arts and math in grades 3 through 8. The CRCT is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Georgia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Georgia's state standards

Source: Georgia Department of Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 91% in 2012.

94 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
73%
Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2012.

93 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
56%

2009

 
 
53%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 91% in 2012.

94 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
68%
Science

The state average for Science was 78% in 2012.

96 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
61%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 81% in 2012.

96 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
60%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Georgia administered the Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests (CRCT) in reading, social studies, science, English language arts and math in grades 3 through 8. The CRCT is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Georgia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Georgia's state standards

Source: Georgia Department of Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 91% in 2012.

95 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
88%
Math

The state average for Math was 80% in 2012.

92 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
50%

2009

 
 
73%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 90% in 2012.

97 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
88%
Science

The state average for Science was 81% in 2012.

101 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
74%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 78% in 2012.

101 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
57%

2009

 
 
71%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Georgia administered the Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests (CRCT) in reading, social studies, science, English language arts and math in grades 3 through 8. The CRCT is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Georgia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Georgia's state standards

Source: Georgia Department of Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 94% in 2012.

69 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
94%
Math

The state average for Math was 84% in 2012.

69 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
55%

2009

 
 
78%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 91% in 2012.

70 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
87%
Science

The state average for Science was 78% in 2012.

77 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
56%

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
71%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 77% in 2012.

77 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
47%

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
57%

2009

 
 
53%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Georgia administered the Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests (CRCT) in reading, social studies, science, English language arts and math in grades 3 through 8. The CRCT is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Georgia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Georgia's state standards

Source: Georgia Department of Education

Writing

The state average for Writing was 80% in 2012.

77 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
84%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Georgia administered the Middle Grades Writing Assessment (MGWA) to students in grades 5 and 8. The MGWA is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Georgia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Georgia's state standards

Source: Georgia Department of Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 96% 38%
Hispanic 3% 10%
White 1% 46%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 3%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Limited English proficient 1%N/A5%
Economically disadvantaged 93%N/A50%
Students with disabilities 11%N/A12%
Source: GA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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2025 Jonesboro Rd SE
Atlanta, GA 30315
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