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 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 44%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 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 stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
862 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Early Dismissal - Last Day of School
May 25, 2022 (Wednesday)
School Rankings
North Whitfield Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 2,196 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#753 out of 2196 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
44%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
45%

Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1

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



Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
56%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
School Reviews
5 5/8/2020
This is a great school with lots of supportive staff members.
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