Echols County Elementary/Middle School

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

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:
712^th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools

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

High:

Echols County High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.0

Number of students: 638

Racial breakdown:

White:

51.3%

Hispanic:

45.6%

African American:

2.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 84.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Echols County Elementary/Middle School ranks worse than 57.1% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39. (See more...)

Compare Details Echols County Elementary/Middle School ranks better than 62.4% of middle schools in Georgia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.13. (See more...)

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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 221^st of 588 Georgia public middle schools. (See Echols County Elementary/Middle School in the ranking list.)

Echols County:

SchoolDigger ranks Echols County 71^st 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
2013	51.47	728^th	1225	40.6%
2014	66.50	470^th	1231	61.8%
2015	62.83	386^th	1240	68.9%
2016	53.08	524^th	1233	57.5%
2017	32.98	804^th	1205	33.3%
2018	42.21	681^st	1209	43.7%
2019	45.42	652^nd	1234	47.2%
2021	56.20	485^th	1214	60.0%
2022	57.46	479^th	1244	61.5%
2023	36.22	752^nd	1242	39.5%
2024	39.00	712^th	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
2013	48.23	328^th	527	37.8%
2014	66.46	178^th	521	65.8%
2015	51.70	234^th	537	56.4%
2016	56.41	218^th	545	60.0%
2017	44.87	298^th	539	44.7%
2018	54.23	221^st	543	59.3%
2019	53.57	239^th	559	57.2%
2021	75.66	110^th	542	79.7%
2022	70.64	150^th	567	73.5%
2023	63.00	187^th	577	67.6%
2024	58.13	221^st	588	62.4%

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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Echols County Elementary/Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2011	352	15	2	209	5	11	594
2012	330	10	2	236	5	9	592
2013	314	10	2	244	2	8	580
2014	310	15	2	264	5	11	607
2015	282	16	2	290	8	9	607
2016	266	14	0	298	8	12	598
2017	270	17	2	291	6	13	599
2018	280	15	1	308	6	8	618
2019	311	18	1	316	6	10	662
2020	302	19	1	310	3	9	644
2021	292	18	2	312	1	8	633
2022	313	18	0	304	1	5	641
2023	327	13	0	291	0	7	638

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

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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

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

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

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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 652^nd of 1234 Elementary schools	Ranks 752^nd of 1242 Elementary schools	7.7%
Ranks 239^th of 559 Middle schools	Ranks 187^th 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)	31.7	36.1	4.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Echols County)	31.7	36.1	4.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	38.6	3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Echols County Elementary/Middle School)	48.3	23.6	24.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Echols County)	48.3	23.6	24.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	52	45.6	6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Echols County Elementary/Middle School)	29.3	18.2	11.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Echols County)	29.3	18.2	11.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	36.1	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Echols County Elementary/Middle School)	29.3	26	3.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Echols County)	29.3	26	3.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	49	45.7	3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Echols County Elementary/Middle School)	40.3	23.8	16.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Echols County)	40.3	23.8	16.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	45	41.6	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Echols County Elementary/Middle School)	29.2	28.6	0.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Echols County)	29.2	28.6	0.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	41	37.4	3.6%
5th Grade Science (Echols County Elementary/Middle School)	51.4	31.7	19.7%
5th Grade Science (Echols County)	51.4	31.7	19.7%
5th Grade Science (Georgia)	43	40	3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Echols County Elementary/Middle School)	51.5	42.9	8.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Echols County)	51.5	42.9	8.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	46	39.2	6.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Echols County Elementary/Middle School)	34.8	34.9	0.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Echols County)	34.8	34.9	0.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	40	32.9	7.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Echols County Elementary/Middle School)	35.2	46.2	11%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Echols County)	35.2	46.2	11%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	39	39.1	0.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Echols County Elementary/Middle School)	31.5	32.7	1.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Echols County)	31.5	32.7	1.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	43	34.9	8.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Echols County Elementary/Middle School)	49.2	31.6	17.6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Echols County)	49.2	31.6	17.6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	47	42.1	4.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Echols County Elementary/Middle School)	48.5	54.4	5.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Echols County)	48.5	54.4	5.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	35	36.2	1.2%
8th Grade Science (Echols County Elementary/Middle School)	34.8	42.1	7.3%
8th Grade Science (Echols County)	34.8	42.1	7.3%
8th Grade Science (Georgia)	32	26.4	5.6%
8th Grade Social Studies (Echols County Elementary/Middle School)	25.8	33.3	7.5%
8th Grade Social Studies (Echols County)	25.8	33.3	7.5%
8th Grade Social Studies (Georgia)	41	35.9	5.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	662	638	3.6%
African American	18	13	27.8%
American Indian	6	0	100%
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	316	291	7.9%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	311	327	5.1%
Two or More Races	10	7	30%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	91.2%	84.6%	6.6%

Schools Near Echols County Elementary/Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2024)						Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2024)						Milestones Assessment Science (2024)		Milestones Assessment Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Echols County Elementary/Middle School	Public	PK, KG-8	229 US Highway 129 S	Statenville	31648	Echols County	Echols County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 559-5413	638	42	15.0	84.6%	327 (51.3%)	13 (2.0%)	291 (45.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.1%)	39	712^th of 1248 public elementary schools	42.9%		36.2	752^nd of 1242 public elementary schools	39.5%	40	26.2	35.6	35.1	20.3	38.2	56.1	16.4	43.8	36.5	23.4	38.2	80.7	52.7	50.9	29.8	$9,367	$986	$8,380
Lake Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	604 W Marion Ave	Lake Park	31636	Lowndes County	Lowndes County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 316-8603	643	49	13.1	71.7%	425 (66.1%)	105 (16.3%)	67 (10.4%)	6 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (6.2%)	73.1	301^st of 1248 public elementary schools	75.9%		73.7	293^rd of 1242 public elementary schools	76.4%	8	42.0	43.0	52.7				54.0	54.7	62.7				62.7			$8,424	$825	$7,598
Moulton-Branch Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5725 Inner Perimeter Rd	Valdosta	31601	Lowndes County	Lowndes County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 245-2294	558	50	11.1	70.8%	306 (54.8%)	104 (18.6%)	108 (19.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	38 (6.8%)	63.7	418^th of 1248 public elementary schools	66.5%		70	333^rd of 1242 public elementary schools	73.2%	85	33.8	38.5	50.7				36.8	72.7	54.8				53.4			$11,103	$997	$10,105
J. L. Lomax Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1450 Howell Rd	Valdosta	31601	Lowndes County	Valdosta City	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 333-8520	596	48	12.5	91.9%	10 (1.7%)	508 (85.2%)	65 (10.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.0%)	18.4	1027^th of 1248 public elementary schools	17.7%		18.2	1045^th of 1242 public elementary schools	15.9%	18	16.0	13.9	27.3				28.9	21.5	28.8				19.7			$10,474	$1,286	$9,188
Pinevale Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	930 Lake Park Rd	Valdosta	31601	Lowndes County	Valdosta City	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 333-8535	582	50	11.7	91.8%	20 (3.4%)	514 (88.3%)	45 (7.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	13.2	1135^th of 1248 public elementary schools	9.1%		12.3	1137^th of 1242 public elementary schools	8.5%	2	8.6	13.0	31.7				14.3	15.9	22.2				17.5			$10,307	$1,384	$8,923
Clyattville Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5386 Madison Hwy	Valdosta	31601	Lowndes County	Lowndes County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 316-8602	618	55	11.2	75.9%	327 (52.9%)	124 (20.1%)	134 (21.7%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	28 (4.5%)	80.7	223^rd of 1248 public elementary schools	82.1%		73.4	297^th of 1242 public elementary schools	76.1%	74	50.0	44.4	60.2				70.1	64.2	55.3				62.1			$10,589	$1,435	$9,154
W.G. Nunn Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1610 Lakeland Ave	Valdosta	31602	Lowndes County	Valdosta City	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 333-8515	901	73	12.3	92.8%	42 (4.7%)	802 (89.0%)	37 (4.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	18 (2.0%)	17.4	1052^nd of 1248 public elementary schools	15.7%		12.7	1128^th of 1242 public elementary schools	9.2%	76	17.0	9.8	36.8				20.9	27.8	20.2				18.4			$9,522	$1,163	$8,359
S.L. Mason Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	821 W Gordon St	Valdosta	31601	Lowndes County	Valdosta City	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 333-8525	887	64	13.7	92.3%	117 (13.2%)	606 (68.3%)	112 (12.6%)	7 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	44 (5.0%)	18.6	1024^th of 1248 public elementary schools	17.9%		23	962^nd of 1242 public elementary schools	22.5%	62	14.6	19.2	23.4				20.1	34.2	21.9				22.7			$9,443	$1,082	$8,361
Dewar Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3539 Mount Zion Church Rd	Valdosta	31605	Lowndes County	Lowndes County	No	No	No	No	(229) 219-1370	859	57	15.0	49.9%	345 (40.2%)	312 (36.3%)	111 (12.9%)	17 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	72 (8.4%)	77.1	263^rd of 1248 public elementary schools	78.9%		79.4	232^nd of 1242 public elementary schools	81.3%	31	48.2	47.1	61.2				52.5	57.4	57.0				65.3			$8,200	$188	$8,012

Frequently Asked Questions about Echols County Elementary/Middle School

What schools do graduates of Echols County Elementary/Middle School attend?

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

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How many students attend Echols County Elementary/Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 638 students attended Echols County Elementary/Middle School.

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What is the racial makeup of Echols County Elementary/Middle School?

Students at Echols County Elementary/Middle School are 51% White, 46% Hispanic, 2% African American, 1% Two or more races.

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

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