Serving 1,759 students in grades 6-8, Dalton Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 33% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 39% (which was equal to the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Dalton Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,759 students
![This chart display total students of Dalton Middle School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display total students of Dalton Middle School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/total_students/21000/20778/dalton-middle-school-chart-mWGzbY.png)
Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
128 teachers
![This chart display the total teachers of Dalton Middle School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the total teachers of Dalton Middle School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/total_teachers/21000/20778/dalton-middle-school-chart-uvwvDE.png)
Students by Grade
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School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#778 out of 2168 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
![This chart display the overall school rank of Dalton Middle School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data. This chart display the overall school rank of Dalton Middle School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/overall_school_rank/21000/20778/dalton-middle-school-chart-PMJCnM.png)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
36%
![This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Dalton Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data. This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Dalton Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/math_percent/21000/20778/dalton-middle-school-chart-T4eA53.png)
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
![This chart display the student teacher ratio of Dalton Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the student teacher ratio of Dalton Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/teacher_student_ratio/21000/20778/dalton-middle-school-chart-ZcfcZA.png)
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
![This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Dalton Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Dalton Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/asian_islander_ethnicity/21000/20778/dalton-middle-school-chart-3AHMzJ.png)
Hispanic
70%
18%
![This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Dalton Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Dalton Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/hispanic_students_ethnicity/21000/20778/dalton-middle-school-chart-mWGzcF.png)
Black
4%
36%
![This chart display the percentage of Black students in Dalton Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the percentage of Black students in Dalton Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/black_students_ethnicity/21000/20778/dalton-middle-school-chart-btx1yEH.png)
White
20%
37%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
![This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Dalton Middle School. This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Dalton Middle School.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/school_ethnicity/21000/20778/dalton-middle-school-chart-blYL2dg.png)
![This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in GA. This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in GA.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/state_ethnicity_school/21000/20778/dalton-middle-school-chart-btx1yHa.png)
![This chart display the diversity score of Dalton Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the diversity score of Dalton Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/21000/20778/dalton-middle-school-chart-AZxJbW.png)
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dalton Middle School's ranking?
Dalton Middle School is ranked #778 out of 2,168 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% GA state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).
How many students attend Dalton Middle School?
1,759 students attend Dalton Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Dalton Middle School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dalton Middle School?
Dalton Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dalton Middle School offer ?
Dalton Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Dalton Middle School part of?
Dalton Middle School is part of Dalton Public Schools School District.
School Calendar
View the Dalton Middle School yearly calendar below.
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