Echols County Elementary/Middle School

Summary:

Echols County Elementary/Middle School is a public school serving grades PK-8 in Statenville, Georgia, with 638 students. The school is part of the Echols County School District, which is ranked 71 out of 203 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Echols County Elementary/Middle School has consistently underperformed the state average on the Georgia Milestones Assessment in both English Language Arts and Mathematics across all grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 3rd grade ELA proficiency rate was 26.2% compared to the state average of 38.4%, and its 3rd grade Math proficiency rate was 16.4% compared to the state average of 45.4%. The school also has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 84.64% to 91.31% over the past few years, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. Additionally, the school's spending per student has been relatively low, ranging from $9,367 to $9,724 over the past few years, which is below the state average.

When compared to nearby schools in the Valdosta City and Lowndes County districts, Echols County Elementary/Middle School consistently underperforms on test scores. For example, in 2023-2024, Dewar Elementary in Lowndes County had 3rd grade ELA and Math proficiency rates of 48.2% and 52.5%, respectively, compared to Echols County's 26.2% and 16.4%. Additionally, Echols County Elementary/Middle School's performance on the Georgia Milestones Assessment has declined over the past few years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 479 out of 1,244 schools in 2021-2022 to 712 out of 1,248 schools in 2023-2024.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 229 US Highway 129 S
       Statenville, GA  31648


(229) 559-5413

District: Echols County

SchoolDigger Rank:
712th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,367 Help


Students who attend Echols County Elementary/Middle School usually attend:

High:    Echols County High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.5 Help
Number of students:  649

Racial breakdown:

White:
51.0%
Hispanic:
44.7%
African American:
2.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  88.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Echols County Elementary/Middle School ranks worse than 57.1% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39. (See more...)
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Compare Details Echols County Elementary/Middle School ranks better than 62.4% of middle schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.13. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (51%), Hispanic (44.7%), African American (2.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 88.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Echols County Elementary/Middle School is 15.5. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Echols County Elementary/Middle School is $9,367.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Echols County Elementary/Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Echols County Elementary/Middle School 221st of 588 Georgia public middle schools. (See Echols County Elementary/Middle School in the ranking list.)

Echols County:

SchoolDigger ranks Echols County 71st of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Echols County Elementary/Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2013 51.47 728th 1225 40.6%
2014 66.50 470th 1231 61.8%
2015 62.83 386th 1240 68.9%
2016 53.08 524th 1233 57.5%
2017 32.98 804th 1205 33.3%
2018 42.21 681st 1209 43.7%
2019 45.42 652nd 1234 47.2%
2021 56.20 485th 1214 60.0%
2022 57.46 479th 1244 61.5%
2023 36.22 752nd 1242 39.5%
2024 39.00 712th 1248 42.9%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Echols County Elementary/Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2013 48.23 328th 527 37.8%
2014 66.46 178th 521 65.8%
2015 51.70 234th 537 56.4%
2016 56.41 218th 545 60.0%
2017 44.87 298th 539 44.7%
2018 54.23 221st 543 59.3%
2019 53.57 239th 559 57.2%
2021 75.66 110th 542 79.7%
2022 70.64 150th 567 73.5%
2023 63.00 187th 577 67.6%
2024 58.13 221st 588 62.4%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Echols County Elementary/Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2011 352 15 2 209 5 0 11 0 594
2012 330 10 2 236 5 0 9 0 592
2013 314 10 2 244 2 0 8 0 580
2014 310 15 2 264 5 0 11 0 607
2015 282 16 2 290 8 0 9 0 607
2016 266 14 0 298 8 0 12 0 598
2017 270 17 2 291 6 0 13 0 599
2018 280 15 1 308 6 0 8 0 618
2019 311 18 1 316 6 0 10 0 662
2020 302 19 1 310 3 0 9 0 644
2021 292 18 2 312 1 0 8 0 633
2022 313 18 0 304 1 0 5 0 641
2023 327 13 0 291 0 0 7 0 638
2024 331 18 0 290 0 0 10 0 649

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Echols County Elementary/Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 594 39.4 15.0 73.6
2012 592 43.1 13.7 76.9
2013 580 41.4 14.0 76.7
2014 607 42.9 14.1 90.6
2015 607 44.0 13.7 90.6
2016 598 44.0 13.5 91
2017 599 42.5 14.0 91.2
2018 618 43.4 14.2 91.4
2019 662 43.0 15.3 91.2
2020 644 43.1 14.9 91.3
2021 633 41.9 15.1 91.3
2022 641 44.1 14.5 n/a
2023 638 42.4 15.0 84.6
2024 649 41.7 15.5 88.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Echols County Elementary/Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 594 39.4 15.0 73.6
2012 592 43.1 13.7 76.9
2013 580 41.4 14.0 76.7
2014 607 42.9 14.1 90.6
2015 607 44.0 13.7 90.6
2016 598 44.0 13.5 91
2017 599 42.5 14.0 91.2
2018 618 43.4 14.2 91.4
2019 662 43.0 15.3 91.2
2020 644 43.1 14.9 91.3
2021 633 41.9 15.1 91.3
2022 641 44.1 14.5 n/a
2023 638 42.4 15.0 84.6
2024 649 41.7 15.5 88.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Echols County Elementary/Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $1,149 (11.9%) $8,533 (88.1%) $9,682
2018 $1,091 (11.2%) $8,633 (88.8%) $9,724
2019 $986 (10.5%) $8,380 (89.5%) $9,367

Data source: Georgia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Echols County Elementary/Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 652nd of 1234 Elementary schoolsRanks 752nd of 1242 Elementary schools
 7.7%
Ranks 239th of 559 Middle schoolsRanks 187th of 577 Middle schools
 10.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Echols County Elementary/Middle School)31.736.1
 4.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Echols County)31.736.1
 4.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4238.6
 3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Echols County Elementary/Middle School)48.323.6
 24.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Echols County)48.323.6
 24.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)5245.6
 6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Echols County Elementary/Middle School)29.318.2
 11.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Echols County)29.318.2
 11.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4236.1
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Echols County Elementary/Middle School)29.326
 3.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Echols County)29.326
 3.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4945.7
 3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Echols County Elementary/Middle School)40.323.8
 16.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Echols County)40.323.8
 16.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4541.6
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Echols County Elementary/Middle School)29.228.6
 0.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Echols County)29.228.6
 0.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4137.4
 3.6%
5th Grade Science (Echols County Elementary/Middle School)51.431.7
 19.7%
   5th Grade Science (Echols County)51.431.7
 19.7%
   5th Grade Science (Georgia)4340
 3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Echols County Elementary/Middle School)51.542.9
 8.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Echols County)51.542.9
 8.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4639.2
 6.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Echols County Elementary/Middle School)34.834.9
 0.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Echols County)34.834.9
 0.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4032.9
 7.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Echols County Elementary/Middle School)35.246.2
 11%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Echols County)35.246.2
 11%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)3939.1
 0.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Echols County Elementary/Middle School)31.532.7
 1.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Echols County)31.532.7
 1.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4334.9
 8.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Echols County Elementary/Middle School)49.231.6
 17.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Echols County)49.231.6
 17.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4742.1
 4.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Echols County Elementary/Middle School)48.554.4
 5.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Echols County)48.554.4
 5.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)3536.2
 1.2%
8th Grade Science (Echols County Elementary/Middle School)34.842.1
 7.3%
   8th Grade Science (Echols County)34.842.1
 7.3%
   8th Grade Science (Georgia)3226.4
 5.6%
8th Grade Social Studies (Echols County Elementary/Middle School)25.833.3
 7.5%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Echols County)25.833.3
 7.5%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Georgia)4135.9
 5.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students662638
 3.6%
African American1813
 27.8%
American Indian60
 100%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic316291
 7.9%
Pacific Islander00
White311327
 5.1%
Two or More Races107
 30%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients91.2%84.6%
 6.6%


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Students who attend Echols County Elementary/Middle School usually go on to attend:

High : Echols County High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 649 students attended Echols County Elementary/Middle School.

Echols County Elementary/Middle School ranks 712th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Echols County Elementary/Middle School are 51% White, 45% Hispanic, 3% African American, 2% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Georgia Department of Education.

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