Dade Middle School

Q: Is Dade Middle School a good school?

Dade Middle School ranks 248 th of 588 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Dade Middle School is a public middle school located in Trenton, Georgia, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 421 students. The school is part of the Dade County School District, which is ranked 78 out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Dade Middle School consistently outperforms the Dade County and Georgia state averages in several key academic areas, particularly in Algebra I, where 83.3% of students were proficient or better, compared to 40.3% for Dade County and 44% for the state. The school has maintained a statewide ranking between 186 and 255 out of 567-588 Georgia middle schools over the past several years, placing it in the top half of middle schools in the state. However, Dade Middle School has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 45.37% to 51.83% over the past few years, suggesting a higher proportion of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

When compared to the nearby middle schools, such as Heritage Middle in Catoosa County and LaFayette Middle in Walker County, Dade Middle School generally performs better academically than the lower-performing schools, but lags behind the higher-performing schools. The school has maintained a consistent 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating a stable level of performance that is average compared to other middle schools in the state.

Detail:

Public 6-8

250 Pace Dr
Trenton, GA 30752

(706) 657-6491

District: Dade County

SchoolDigger Rank:
248^th of 588 Georgia Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,062

Students who attend Dade Middle School usually attend:

High:

Dade County High School

Feeder schools for Dade Middle School:

Elementary:	Dade Elementary School
	Davis Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.2

Number of students: 424

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.9%

Two or more races:

3.3%

Hispanic:

3.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 58.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Dade Middle School ranks better than 57.8% of middle schools in Georgia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.3. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (89.9%), two or more races (3.3%), Hispanic (3.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 58.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dade Middle School is 13.2. (See more...)

Compare Dade Middle School employs 32 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dade Middle School is $9,062.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Dade Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Dade Middle School 248^th of 588 Georgia public middle schools. (See Dade Middle School in the ranking list.)

Dade County:

SchoolDigger ranks Dade County 78^th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Dade Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	62.92	160^th	420	61.9%
2007	64.90	154^th	445	65.4%
2008	61.85	174^th	462	62.3%
2009	57.82	213^th	466	54.3%
2010	47.12	297^th	494	39.9%
2011	40.46	348^th	504	31.0%
2012	37.48	379^th	508	25.4%
2013	43.15	358^th	527	32.1%
2014	41.28	370^th	521	29.0%
2015	50.21	253^rd	537	52.9%
2016	58.60	199^th	545	63.5%
2017	48.22	277^th	539	48.6%
2018	49.49	256^th	543	52.9%
2019	55.50	223^rd	559	60.1%
2021	58.11	202^nd	542	62.7%
2022	63.01	186^th	567	67.2%
2023	51.54	255^th	577	55.8%
2024	54.30	248^th	588	57.8%

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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Dade Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	498	498
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	359	359
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	336	336
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	328	328
1994	352	8	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	361
1995	575	7	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	582
1996	575	7	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	582
1997	587	4	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	591
1998	575	5	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	582
1999	568	2	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	571
2000	541	2	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	545
2001	597	1	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	600
2002	619	0	1	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	626
2003	619	0	1	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	626
2004	601	0	1	10	1	n/a	n/a	0	613
2005	613	0	0	7	1	n/a	n/a	1	622
2006	594	0	1	7	1	n/a	n/a	3	606
2007	621	0	5	6	1	n/a	n/a	5	638
2008	568	0	3	6	2	n/a	n/a	4	583
2009	542	0	3	6	3	n/a	n/a	6	560
2010	537	3	2	11	3	0	4	0	560
2011	529	4	2	11	3	0	15	0	564
2012	495	5	4	8	2	0	10	0	524
2013	450	1	4	8	2	0	7	0	472
2014	470	1	3	5	2	0	7	0	488
2015	459	4	1	2	0	0	7	0	473
2016	458	5	0	4	0	0	4	0	471
2017	443	9	2	7	0	0	6	0	467
2018	457	5	3	14	1	0	10	0	490
2019	462	3	2	17	1	0	10	0	495
2020	466	1	2	18	2	0	10	0	499
2021	428	3	3	17	3	0	11	0	465
2022	385	5	7	14	5	0	12	0	428
2023	383	6	6	10	4	0	12	0	421
2024	381	4	8	13	4	0	14	0	424

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 Dade Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	498	30.0	16.6	23.3
1991	359	32.0	11.2	32.3
1992	336	27.0	12.4	39
1993	328	27.0	12.1	43
1994	361	28.0	12.9	38
1995	582	39.0	14.9	32.5
1996	582	39.0	14.9	32.5
1997	591	41.2	14.3	40.8
1998	582	39.7	14.7	37.8
1999	571	39.3	14.5	34.5
2000	545	37.1	14.7	37.6
2001	600	37.8	15.9	38.7
2002	626	38.5	16.3	38.3
2003	626	38.5	16.3	38.3
2004	613	38.7	15.8	38.8
2005	622	39.2	15.9	40.6
2006	606	37.9	16.0	41
2007	638	37.1	17.2	43.3
2008	583	36.1	16.1	42.7
2009	560	37.1	15.1	45.7
2010	560	37.7	14.8	53.4
2011	564	37.2	15.1	57.1
2012	524	36.2	14.4	60.5
2013	472	35.2	13.4	60.6
2014	488	35.6	13.7	62.3
2015	473	35.0	13.5	61.9
2016	471	37.0	12.7	58.4
2017	467	34.2	13.6	57.6
2018	490	33.8	14.4	59.2
2019	495	33.9	14.6	58.2
2020	499	34.7	14.3	57.5
2021	465	34.8	13.3	51.8
2022	428	34.0	12.5	n/a
2023	421	33.0	12.7	45.4
2024	424	32.0	13.2	58.5

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 Dade Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	498	30.0	16.6	23.3
1991	359	32.0	11.2	32.3
1992	336	27.0	12.4	39
1993	328	27.0	12.1	43
1994	361	28.0	12.9	38
1995	582	39.0	14.9	32.5
1996	582	39.0	14.9	32.5
1997	591	41.2	14.3	40.8
1998	582	39.7	14.7	37.8
1999	571	39.3	14.5	34.5
2000	545	37.1	14.7	37.6
2001	600	37.8	15.9	38.7
2002	626	38.5	16.3	38.3
2003	626	38.5	16.3	38.3
2004	613	38.7	15.8	38.8
2005	622	39.2	15.9	40.6
2006	606	37.9	16.0	41
2007	638	37.1	17.2	43.3
2008	583	36.1	16.1	42.7
2009	560	37.1	15.1	45.7
2010	560	37.7	14.8	53.4
2011	564	37.2	15.1	57.1
2012	524	36.2	14.4	60.5
2013	472	35.2	13.4	60.6
2014	488	35.6	13.7	62.3
2015	473	35.0	13.5	61.9
2016	471	37.0	12.7	58.4
2017	467	34.2	13.6	57.6
2018	490	33.8	14.4	59.2
2019	495	33.9	14.6	58.2
2020	499	34.7	14.3	57.5
2021	465	34.8	13.3	51.8
2022	428	34.0	12.5	n/a
2023	421	33.0	12.7	45.4
2024	424	32.0	13.2	58.5

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Dade Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$120 (1.4%)	$8,523 (98.6%)	$8,643
2018	$290 (3.5%)	$8,054 (96.5%)	$8,344
2019	$279 (3.1%)	$8,783 (96.9%)	$9,062

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dade Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 223^rd of 559 Middle schools	Ranks 255^th of 577 Middle schools	4.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Dade Middle School)	39.5	45.8	6.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Dade County)	39.5	45.8	6.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	46	39.2	6.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Dade Middle School)	41.4	33.8	7.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Dade County)	41.4	33.8	7.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	40	32.9	7.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Dade Middle School)	32.6	35.2	2.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Dade County)	32.6	35.2	2.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	39	39.1	0.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Dade Middle School)	38.9	44.5	5.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Dade County)	38.9	44.5	5.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	43	34.9	8.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Dade Middle School)	42.7	34.7	8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Dade County)	42.7	34.7	8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	47	42.1	4.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Dade Middle School)	45.9	45.2	0.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Dade County)	45.9	45.2	0.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	35	36.2	1.2%
8th Grade Science (Dade Middle School)	45.2	9.7	35.5%
8th Grade Science (Dade County)	45.2	9.7	35.5%
8th Grade Science (Georgia)	32	26.4	5.6%
8th Grade Social Studies (Dade Middle School)	37.6	20.2	17.4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Dade County)	37.6	20.2	17.4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Georgia)	41	35.9	5.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	495	421	14.9%
African American	3	6	100%
American Indian	1	4	300%
Asian	2	6	200%
Hispanic	17	10	41.2%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	462	383	17.1%
Two or More Races	10	12	20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	58.2%	45.4%	12.8%

Schools Near Dade Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2024)	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2024)			Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2024)			Milestones Assessment Science (2024)	Milestones Assessment Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Dade Middle School	Public	6-8	250 Pace Dr	Trenton	30752	Dade County	Dade County	No	No	No	No	(706) 657-6491	424	32	13.2	58.5%	381 (89.9%)	4 (0.9%)	13 (3.1%)	8 (1.9%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.3%)	54.3	248^th of 588 public middle schools	57.8%		51.5	255^th of 577 public middle schools	55.8%	7	83.3	41.5	41.1	42.4	26.2	51.4	50.0	24.6	19.5	$9,062	$279	$8,783
Chattanooga Valley Middle School	Public	6-8	847 Allgood Rd	Flintstone	30725	Walker County	Walker County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 820-0735	447	43	10.5	79.2%	380 (85.0%)	19 (4.3%)	21 (4.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (5.8%)	53.9	252^nd of 588 public middle schools	57.1%		58.6	215^th of 577 public middle schools	62.7%	37		50.0	46.5	37.7	29.4	47.4	19.0	27.8	35.4	$11,524	$551	$10,973
Rossville Middle School	Public	6-8	316 Bull Dog Trl	Rossville	30741	Walker County	Walker County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 820-0638	451	49	9.2	93.1%	344 (76.3%)	39 (8.6%)	40 (8.9%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (5.3%)	35.2	369^th of 588 public middle schools	37.2%		32.8	387^th of 577 public middle schools	32.9%	18		29.2	31.5	31.7	22.9	29.7	19.3	24.3	30.3	$12,436	$937	$11,499
Gordon Lee Middle School	Public	6-8	300 Crescent Ave	Chickamauga	30707	Walker County	Chickamauga City	No	No	No	No	(706) 382-3100	299	23	12.8	28.8%	279 (93.3%)	1 (0.3%)	11 (3.7%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.7%)	77.6	112^th of 588 public middle schools	81.0%		66.7	159^th of 577 public middle schools	72.4%	47	90.5	53.2	44.7	52.2	63.3	71.3	55.6	36.7	35.6	$8,490	$222	$8,267
Lakeview Middle School	Public	6-8	416 Cross St	Rossville	30741	Walker County	Catoosa County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 866-1040	635	54	11.6	73.2%	472 (74.3%)	37 (5.8%)	69 (10.9%)	16 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	38 (6.0%)	43.9	312^th of 588 public middle schools	46.9%		44.5	297^th of 577 public middle schools	48.5%	15	70.8	34.8	31.1	32.3	35.8	30.2	44.6	23.5	25.5	$9,378	$398	$8,980
LaFayette Middle School	Public	6-8	419 Roadrunner Blvd	La Fayette	30728	Walker County	Walker County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 638-6440	501	54	9.3	88.0%	436 (87.0%)	10 (2.0%)	12 (2.4%)	4 (0.8%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (7.2%)	32.9	390^th of 588 public middle schools	33.7%		32.4	393^rd of 577 public middle schools	31.9%	3		29.4	29.3	30.0	28.6	36.5	16.6	10.1	29.9	$10,958	$722	$10,236
Heritage Middle School	Public	6-8	4005 Poplar Springs Rd	Ringgold	30736	Catoosa County	Catoosa County	No	No	No	No	(706) 937-3568	890	65	13.6	42.7%	790 (88.8%)	11 (1.2%)	35 (3.9%)	23 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (3.5%)	86.1	75^th of 588 public middle schools	87.2%		87.1	67^th of 577 public middle schools	88.4%	8	100.0	49.5	50.0	65.7	49.1	55.2	73.4	59.0	58.7	$9,148	$500	$8,649

Frequently Asked Questions about Dade Middle School

Is Dade Middle School a good school?

Dade Middle School ranks 248^th of 588 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What high school do graduates of Dade Middle School attend?

Students who attend Dade Middle School usually go on to attend Dade County High School

What is the racial makeup of Dade Middle School?

Students at Dade Middle School are 90% White, 3% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 2% Asian.

What district is Dade Middle School in?

Dade County

How many students attend Dade Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 424 students attended Dade Middle School.

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