North Whitfield Middle School
North Whitfield Middle School serves 862 students in grades 6-8.
North Whitfield Middle School placed in the top 50% 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 52% (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 39% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black).
School Overview
North Whitfield Middle School's student population of 862 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
Total Students | 862 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 51 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
North Whitfield Middle 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 North Whitfield Middle School is 0.52, 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 | #747 out of 2188 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 52% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 39% | 42% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | n/a |
Asian | 1% | 4% |
Hispanic | 34% | 15% |
Black | 1% | 37% |
White | 61% | 40% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.52 | 0.69 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 57% | 56% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 12% | 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 North Whitfield Middle School is Coahulla Creek High School (1.9 miles away)
The nearest middle school is New Hope Middle School (2.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Varnell Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Dalton Varnell Elementary School Math: 37% | Reading: 43%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: K-5 | 427 students10
0.3 miles
3900 Cleveland Rd
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 694-3471 0.3 K-5 427 - Dalton Coahulla Creek High School Math: 39% | Reading: 55%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 981 students10
1.9 miles
3361 Crow Rd Ne
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 694-4900 1.9 9-12 981 - Dalton New Hope Middle School Math: 51% | Reading: 45%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 6-8 | 615 students10
2.7 miles
1111 New Hope Rd Nw
Dalton, GA 30720
(706) 673-2295 2.7 6-8 615 - Dalton Beaverdale Elementary School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 378 students10
2.8 miles
1350 Prater Mill Rd Ne
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 275-4414 2.8 PK-5 378 - Dalton New Hope Elementary School Math: 44% | Reading: 42%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: K-5 | 609 students10
2.9 miles
1175 New Hope Rd Nw
Dalton, GA 30720
(706) 673-3180 2.9 K-5 609
School Reviews
5 This is a great school with lots of supportive staff members. - Posted by Student/Alumni - Mackenzie |
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