New Hope Elementary School
New Hope Elementary School serves 609 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
New Hope Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is equal to the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black).
School Overview
New Hope Elementary School's student population of 609 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 609 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 41 teachers |
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School Comparison
New Hope Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 2,188 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of New Hope Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #815 out of 2188 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 44% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 42% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 2% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 30% | 15% |
| Black | 1% | 37% |
| White | 62% | 40% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.53 | 0.69 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 45% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Whitfield County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to New Hope Elementary School is Northwest Whitfield County High School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is New Hope Middle School (0.2 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Dalton New Hope Middle School Math: 51% | Reading: 45%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 6-8 | 615 students10
0.2 miles
1111 New Hope Rd Nw
Dalton, GA 30720
(706) 673-2295 0.2 6-8 615 - Tunnel Hill Northwest Whitfield County High School Math: 43% | Reading: 49%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,312 student10
0.5 miles
1651 Tunnel Hill Varnell Rd
Tunnel Hill, GA 30755
(706) 673-6533 0.5 9-12 1,312 - Dalton North Whitfield Middle School Math: 52% | Reading: 39%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 862 students10
2.9 miles
3264 Cleveland Hwy
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 259-3381 2.9 6-8 862 - Dalton Varnell Elementary School Math: 37% | Reading: 43%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: K-5 | 427 students10
3.1 miles
3900 Cleveland Rd
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 694-3471 3.1 K-5 427 - Dalton Pleasant Grove Elementary School Math: 41% | Reading: 28%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 449 students10
3.8 miles
2725 Cleveland Hwy
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 259-3920 3.8 K-5 449
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