Dalton Middle School (Closed 2023)

1250 Cross Plains Trl
Dalton, GA 30721
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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 64% (majority Black and Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,759 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
128 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (GA)
(20-21)
33%
36%
This chart displays 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.
(20-21)
39%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Dalton Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Georgia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
26%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
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Hispanic
70%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Dalton Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
4%
36%
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White
20%
36%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Dalton Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Georgia.
0.47
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Dalton Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Dalton Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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