Serving 277 students in grades 5-8, Dalton Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 82% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 277 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 82% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 79% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Dalton Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Dalton, OH, encompassing approximately 43.3 square miles. The typical drive to the school from within the zone takes about 10-12 minutes, with an average distance of 3.6 miles to the nearest edge and a maximum distance of 6.1 miles to the farthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dalton Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Dalton Middle School's student population of 277 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
277 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dalton Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dalton Middle School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#363 out of 3181 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
17%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
90%
65%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.9%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
42%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Bulldogs
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dalton Middle School's ranking?
Dalton Middle School is ranked #363 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Dalton Middle School often compared to?
Dalton Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John R Lea Middle School, Chippewa Intermediate School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
82% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Dalton Middle School?
277 students attend Dalton Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Dalton Middle School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dalton Middle School?
Dalton Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Dalton Middle School offer ?
Dalton Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dalton Middle School part of?
Dalton Middle School is part of Dalton Local School District.
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