New Hope Middle School
New Hope Middle School serves 615 students in grades 6-8.
New Hope Middle School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (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 45% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
New Hope Middle School's student population of 615 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 615 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 46 teachers |
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School Comparison
New Hope Middle School is ranked within the top 30% 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 Middle School is 0.57, 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 | #638 out of 2188 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 51% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 2% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 44% | 15% |
| Black | 2% | 37% |
| White | 49% | 40% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.57 | 0.69 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 51% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 14% | 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 Middle School is Northwest Whitfield County High School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school is North Whitfield Middle School (2.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is New Hope Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Dalton New Hope Elementary School Math: 44% | Reading: 42%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: K-5 | 609 students10
0.2 miles
1175 New Hope Rd Nw
Dalton, GA 30720
(706) 673-3180 0.2 K-5 609 - 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
2.7 miles
3264 Cleveland Hwy
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 259-3381 2.7 6-8 862 - Dalton Varnell Elementary School Math: 37% | Reading: 43%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: K-5 | 427 students10
2.9 miles
3900 Cleveland Rd
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 694-3471 2.9 K-5 427 - Dalton Pleasant Grove Elementary School Math: 41% | Reading: 28%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 449 students10
3.9 miles
2725 Cleveland Hwy
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 259-3920 3.9 K-5 449
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