Dimon Elementary School vs. Downtown Elementary Magnet Academy
Should you attend Dimon Elementary School or Downtown Elementary Magnet Academy? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Dimon Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Downtown Elementary Magnet Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Overview
Serving 358 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Dimon Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Serving 382 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Downtown Elementary Magnet Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-5
Total Students
358 students
382 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
26 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1773 out of 2192 schools in GA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1045 out of 2192 schools in GA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
30-34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
35-39%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
30-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
77
Kindergarten Students
61
63
Grade 1 Students
54
60
Grade 2 Students
67
52
Grade 3 Students
63
43
Grade 4 Students
57
39
Grade 5 Students
56
48
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
12%
9%
% Black
75%
79%
% White
3%
4%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
7%
Diversity Score
0.42
0.36
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%