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Dawson Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 334 students

 

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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.

52 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
84%
Math

The state average for Math was 85% in 2010.

52 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
60%

2009

 
 
80%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 92% in 2010.

52 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
90%
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.

55 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
82%
Math

The state average for Math was 87% in 2010.

55 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
66%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 91% in 2010.

55 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
79%
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.

53 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
91%
Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2012.

53 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
51%

2011

 
 
55%

2010

 
 
61%

2009

 
 
71%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 91% in 2012.

53 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
86%
Science

The state average for Science was 78% in 2012.

56 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
43%

2011

 
 
51%

2010

 
 
60%

2009

 
 
79%
Social Studies

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

56 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
52%

2010

 
 
49%

2009

 
 
55%
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.

56 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
79%
Math

The state average for Math was 80% in 2012.

56 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
55%

2011

 
 
52%

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
47%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 90% in 2012.

58 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
74%
Science

The state average for Science was 81% in 2012.

60 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
47%

2011

 
 
54%

2010

 
 
58%

2009

 
 
57%
Social Studies

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

60 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
37%

2011

 
 
54%

2010

 
 
56%

2009

 
 
59%
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.

59 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
95%
Math

The state average for Math was 84% in 2012.

59 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
41%

2011

 
 
45%

2010

 
 
43%

2009

 
 
67%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 91% in 2012.

60 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
79%
Science

The state average for Science was 78% in 2012.

65 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
43%

2011

 
 
47%

2010

 
 
58%

2009

 
 
67%
Social Studies

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

65 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
40%

2011

 
 
25%

2010

 
 
48%

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

Writing

The state average for Writing was 80% in 2012.

62 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
45%

2010

 
 
31%

2009

 
 
45%
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

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 92% 37%
Two or more races 5% 3%
White 2% 44%
Hispanic 1% 12%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Asian 0% 3%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Limited English proficient 0%N/A5%
Economically disadvantaged 83%N/A50%
Students with disabilities 15%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

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Denise Perryman
Fax number
  • (706) 683-8737

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Schoolwide program (SWP)
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180 Northstar Dr
Columbus, GA 31907
Phone: (706) 683-8732

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