The top reported proficiency rate is 39% in Math. The lowest is 28% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Dodge County Elementary School
Dodge County Elementary School is a public school serving grades 3 through 5 in Eastman, Georgia, with enrollment of about 500 students. The school sits on the city's north side, near a residential area experiencing recent development; a large new subdivision was approved for the nearby area in early 2026.
The student body is economically disadvantaged. A substantial share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. The school's enrollment is majority white, with a significant Black student population and smaller groups of Hispanic students and students of two or more races.
Academic proficiency is low across tested subjects. In mathematics, the school reports proficiency rates below what the state considers meeting standard, with performance declining by grade level: fourth grade is the strongest, while fifth-grade math proficiency is particularly low. English language arts shows similar weakness, with third-grade ELA at the lowest level and modest improvement by fifth grade. Science, measured only in fifth grade, shows proficiency well below half of students. No data on year-to-year change was available; these are the results from the most recent testing year.
The school does not report rates for students receiving special education or English language learner services. Enrollment data by these groups was not available. The school's grade span means it does not report a graduation rate, which applies only to high schools.
Eastman itself is a small county seat anchored by manufacturing, public-sector jobs, and growing aerospace activity around the Heart of Georgia Regional Airport. Downtown has been undergoing modest revitalization with a restored theater, new public spaces, and community events. The broader economy includes Arconic Architectural Products, Hoover Treated Wood Products, and the Department of Juvenile Justice facilities, as well as Robins Air Force Base about 47 miles north. Population has grown slowly in recent years, and the newly approved subdivision near the school signals residential expansion on the city's north side.
The Dodge County School District operates as a single-district county system. No significant policy changes or referendums in the district were found publicly reported in recent years. For families considering this school, the primary question centers on whether the current proficiency levels and the school's academic support systems meet their child's needs, particularly if the student enters below grade level or requires intervention in math or reading. Parents may want to ask the school directly about intervention programs, class composition, and how the school supports students who are not yet meeting standard.
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