Serving 469 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Valley Point Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 469 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Valley Point Elementary School serves the southern part of Dalton, GA, covering an area of approximately 44 square miles. Families can typically expect a 10-12 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 5.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Valley Point Elementary School's student population of 469 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
469 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
#OneWhitfield
School Rankings
Valley Point Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Valley Point Elementary School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1010 out of 2192 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
41%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
36%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
54%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.3%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
Showing 2014–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Valley Point Elementary School's ranking?
Valley Point Elementary School is ranked #1010 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Valley Point Elementary School often compared to?
Valley Point Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pleasant Grove Elementary School, Varnell Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Valley Point Elementary School?
469 students attend Valley Point Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Valley Point Elementary School students are White, 41% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Valley Point Elementary School?
Valley Point Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Valley Point Elementary School offer ?
Valley Point Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Valley Point Elementary School part of?
Valley Point Elementary School is part of Whitfield County School District.
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