Serving 290 students in grades 6-8, Dalewood Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 7% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 290 students
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Dalewood Middle School serves the southwest part of Chattanooga, TN, covering an area of approximately 15.8 square miles. Families within the attendance zone can typically reach the school in 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge being 4.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dalewood Middle School's student population of 290 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
290 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
26 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dalewood Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dalewood Middle School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1691 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
37%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
40%
Hispanic
25%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
57%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
5%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
13%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.9%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dalewood Middle School's ranking?
Dalewood Middle School is ranked #1691 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Dalewood Middle School often compared to?
Dalewood Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ooltewah Middle School, East Ridge Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 6% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Dalewood Middle School?
290 students attend Dalewood Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Dalewood Middle School students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are White.
What grades does Dalewood Middle School offer ?
Dalewood Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dalewood Middle School part of?
Dalewood Middle School is part of Hamilton County School District.
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