New Hope Middle School

Summary:

New Hope Middle School is a public middle school located in Dalton, Georgia, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 452 students. The school is part of the Whitfield County School District, which is ranked 88 out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

New Hope Middle School consistently ranks in the top 25% of Georgia middle schools, ranking between 111-131 out of 588 schools in the state over the past 5 years. The school's Milestones Assessment proficiency rates are significantly higher than the Whitfield County and Georgia state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, New Hope's 8th-grade students scored 64.9% proficient or better in ELA, compared to 45% for Whitfield County and 44.7% for the state. New Hope Middle School also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.2 to 14.2 over the past 3 years, compared to the other nearby schools, which have ratios ranging from 11.5 to 15.5.

While New Hope Middle School has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (60.62% in 2022-2023) compared to the state average, it is still able to maintain its high level of academic excellence, indicating the school's ability to provide equitable educational opportunities. Comparing New Hope to other nearby schools, such as Westside Middle School, which ranked 106 out of 588 Georgia middle schools in 2023-2024 and had significantly higher proficiency rates in several subject areas, provides valuable insights into the factors that contribute to exceptional academic performance.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 1111 New Hope Rd NW
       Dalton, GA  30720


(706) 673-2295

District: Whitfield County

SchoolDigger Rank:
111th of 588 Georgia Middle Schools


Students who attend New Hope Middle School usually attend:

High:    Northwest Whitfield County High School

Feeder schools for New Hope Middle School:

Elementary:    New Hope Elementary School
    Pleasant Grove Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.2 Help
Number of students:  452

Racial breakdown:

White:
48.7%
Hispanic:
45.4%
Two or more races:
3.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  60.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details New Hope Middle School ranks better than 81.1% of middle schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.67. (See more...)
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Schooldigger Rankings:

New Hope Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks New Hope Middle School 111th of 588 Georgia public middle schools. (See New Hope Middle School in the ranking list.)

Whitfield County:

SchoolDigger ranks Whitfield County 88th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for New Hope Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 70.87 106th 445 76.2%
2008 75.59 88th 462 81.0%
2009 74.74 92nd 466 80.3%
2010 71.26 117th 494 76.3%
2011 63.19 196th 504 61.1%
2012 64.11 183rd 508 64.0%
2013 69.27 151st 527 71.3%
2014 63.91 192nd 521 63.1%
2015 49.51 261st 537 51.4%
2016 50.04 250th 545 54.1%
2017 47.25 282nd 539 47.7%
2018 68.04 152nd 543 72.0%
2019 66.75 165th 559 70.5%
2021 71.92 131st 542 75.8%
2022 74.68 126th 567 77.8%
2023 73.05 131st 577 77.3%
2024 77.67 111th 588 81.1%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a student
Tuesday, January 23, 2018

Open Quote New Hope started as a great school, but last year for seventh grade I was bullied New Hope never did anything. They said they would do something about it, they did but they didn't help me they helped the bully hurt me even more! during the summer I swore to myself that I was never going back to that school, but I had to go back for a month in the beginning due to some glitch they had. during that month everything got worse and I was always sad but that month made me really depressed. After that month I decided to go to my grandparent who were lived in a different state, so I would never have to go back to New Hope. To all of the parents that read this don't send your kids to New Hope.
Sincerely,
Former Student Close Quote


by a parent
Saturday, January 6, 2018

Open Quote This school is a breath of fresh air compared to where we just moved from! The staff is so incredibly knowledgeable and caring. The students are respected and in return, behave respectfully. I have not yet met one person here who I wouldn't want to teach my child. This school is fantastic! Close Quote



Enrollment information for New Hope Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2007 318 16 6 153 0 n/a n/a 22 515
2008 334 10 4 151 0 n/a n/a 25 524
2009 333 15 5 164 0 n/a n/a 22 539
2010 316 16 8 152 2 0 15 0 509
2011 330 19 12 181 4 0 16 0 562
2012 320 16 12 189 3 0 14 0 554
2013 317 14 8 228 2 0 12 0 581
2014 315 8 9 202 2 0 14 0 550
2015 319 7 11 208 3 0 21 0 569
2016 311 5 17 224 3 0 25 0 585
2017 309 7 14 269 3 0 25 0 627
2018 300 9 14 271 1 0 20 0 615
2019 268 7 12 274 1 0 24 0 586
2020 272 11 8 242 1 0 22 0 556
2021 267 7 6 240 2 0 27 0 549
2022 258 4 3 231 3 0 21 0 520
2023 220 4 3 205 3 0 17 0 452

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 New Hope Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 515 34.2 15.1 52.7
2008 524 36.5 14.4 53.7
2009 539 36.5 14.8 58.2
2010 509 34.5 14.7 60.3
2011 562 36.1 15.5 60.9
2012 554 34.0 16.2 62.3
2013 581 34.3 16.9 64.9
2014 550 33.7 16.3 64
2015 569 35.0 16.2 65.6
2016 585 38.0 15.3 65.3
2017 627 39.1 16.0 69.5
2018 615 45.5 13.5 65.2
2019 586 38.4 15.2 61.8
2020 556 38.4 14.4 62.6
2021 549 38.4 14.2 58.7
2022 520 38.9 13.3 n/a
2023 452 36.9 12.2 60.6

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 New Hope Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 515 34.2 15.1 52.7
2008 524 36.5 14.4 53.7
2009 539 36.5 14.8 58.2
2010 509 34.5 14.7 60.3
2011 562 36.1 15.5 60.9
2012 554 34.0 16.2 62.3
2013 581 34.3 16.9 64.9
2014 550 33.7 16.3 64
2015 569 35.0 16.2 65.6
2016 585 38.0 15.3 65.3
2017 627 39.1 16.0 69.5
2018 615 45.5 13.5 65.2
2019 586 38.4 15.2 61.8
2020 556 38.4 14.4 62.6
2021 549 38.4 14.2 58.7
2022 520 38.9 13.3 n/a
2023 452 36.9 12.2 60.6

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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Per Pupil Expenditures for New Hope Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $837 (10.3%) $7,313 (89.7%) $8,150
2018 $508 (6.0%) $7,945 (94.0%) $8,453
2019 $594 (6.5%) $8,581 (93.5%) $9,176

Data source: Georgia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on New Hope Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 165th of 559 Middle schoolsRanks 131st of 577 Middle schools
 6.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (New Hope Middle School)44.950.3
 5.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Whitfield County)41.736.3
 5.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4639.2
 6.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (New Hope Middle School)43.440.4
 3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Whitfield County)38.631.2
 7.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4032.9
 7.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (New Hope Middle School)47.448.8
 1.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Whitfield County)39.439.1
 0.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)3939.1
 0.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (New Hope Middle School)49.453.3
 3.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Whitfield County)43.135.7
 7.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4334.9
 8.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (New Hope Middle School)56.249.7
 6.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Whitfield County)44.844.4
 0.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4742.1
 4.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (New Hope Middle School)47.556
 8.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Whitfield County)45.347.6
 2.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)3536.2
 1.2%
8th Grade Science (New Hope Middle School)31.636.2
 4.6%
   8th Grade Science (Whitfield County)22.131.6
 9.5%
   8th Grade Science (Georgia)3226.4
 5.6%
8th Grade Social Studies (New Hope Middle School)44.829.5
 15.3%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Whitfield County)34.536.8
 2.3%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Georgia)4135.9
 5.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students586452
 22.9%
African American74
 42.9%
American Indian13
 200%
Asian123
 75%
Hispanic274205
 25.2%
Pacific Islander00
White268220
 17.9%
Two or More Races2417
 29.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients61.8%60.6%
 1.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about New Hope Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 452 students attended New Hope Middle School.

New Hope Middle School ranks 111th of 588 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend New Hope Middle School usually go on to attend Northwest Whitfield County High School

Students at New Hope Middle School are 49% White, 45% Hispanic, 4% 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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