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Dalton Junior High School

Summary:

Dalton Junior High School is a public secondary school in Dalton, Georgia, serving 1,162 students in grades 8-9. The school is part of the Dalton Public Schools district, which is ranked 112 out of 203 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Dalton Junior High School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13.5 students per teacher, its test scores are generally lower than the state averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates were 37.9% in Algebra I (vs. Georgia's 44%), 37.8% in 8th Grade English Language Arts (vs. Georgia's 44.7%), and just 12.1% in 8th Grade Science (vs. Georgia's 25.6%). Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students (64.11%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a significant socioeconomic challenge for the student population.

These findings suggest that Dalton Junior High School may be underperforming compared to its peers, and the school and district should consider further analysis to identify the specific factors contributing to the lower academic performance, as well as potential interventions to address the needs of the student population and improve educational outcomes.


Detail:

Public 8-9

 1250 Cross Plains Trail
       Dalton, GA  30721

(706) 876-4650

District: Dalton Public Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  13.5 Help
Number of students:  1,162

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
71.9%
White:
18.7%
African American:
4.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  64.1% Help


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Compare Details Dalton Junior High School ranks worse than 65.1% of middle schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 33.41. (See more...)
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Schooldigger Rankings:

Dalton Junior High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Dalton Junior High School 383rd of 588 Georgia public middle schools. (See Dalton Junior High School in the ranking list.)

Dalton Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Dalton Public Schools 112th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Dalton Junior High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 35.91 362nd 577 37.3%
2024 33.41 383rd 588 34.9%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Dalton Junior High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2022 230 45 36 860 1 0 34 0 1206
2023 217 47 33 836 3 0 26 0 1162

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Dalton Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2022 1206 79.1 15.2 n/a
2023 1162 85.5 13.5 64.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Dalton Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2022 1206 79.1 15.2 n/a
2023 1162 85.5 13.5 64.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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In the 2022-23 school year, 1,162 students attended Dalton Junior High School.

Students at Dalton Junior High School are 72% Hispanic, 19% White, 4% African American, 3% Asian, 2% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Georgia Department of Education.

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