Hammond Creek Middle School

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Hammond Creek Middle School ranks 179 th of 588 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Hammond Creek Middle School is a public middle school located in Dalton, Georgia, serving 1,086 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Dalton Public Schools district, which is ranked 112 out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Hammond Creek Middle School has shown consistent academic performance, with around 41-42% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 42-46% proficient or better in Mathematics on the Milestones Assessment. Compared to the Dalton Public Schools district and the state of Georgia, the school's performance is on par or slightly above the district and state averages. However, the school has a high percentage of students (71.64%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a significant economic challenge for the student population. The student-teacher ratio has improved from 13.7 in 2021-2022 to 12.2 in 2022-2023, suggesting a more favorable learning environment.

Comparing Hammond Creek Middle School to nearby schools, it appears to be performing well. Nearby schools like Ashworth Middle School and Gladden Middle School have lower academic performance, while Heritage Middle School and Ringgold Middle School have higher proficiency rates. The wide range in spending per student across the nearby schools suggests that factors beyond just funding may be contributing to the academic performance of these schools.

Detail:

Public 6-8

330 Pleasant Grove Dr. NE
Dalton, GA 30721

(706) 876-4660

District: Dalton Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
179^th of 588 Georgia Middle Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 12.2

Number of students: 1,059

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

71.1%

White:

19.4%

African American:

4.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 73%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Hammond Creek Middle School ranks better than 69.6% of middle schools in Georgia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.97. (See more...)

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Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Hammond Creek Middle School 179^th of 588 Georgia public middle schools. (See Hammond Creek Middle School in the ranking list.)

Dalton Public Schools:

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

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	GA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	54.08	236^th	577	59.1%
2024	64.97	179^th	588	69.6%

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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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by a teacher
Friday, July 28, 2023

As a teacher I can say there’s rigor. The focus on work is there, but admin support is missing, favoritism, and ill treatment of some teachers exist. The 6th grade admin is insanely rude, rough, and demeaning. she should not be an administrator. She has publicly said, on several occasions, she doesn’t even “like kids”. I don’t recommend any new teacher experience the horror of an unprofessional setting. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Hammond Creek Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2022	212	55	28	811	4	1	20	1131
2023	208	58	22	775	0	1	22	1086
2024	205	50	24	753	1	1	25	1059

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 Hammond Creek Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	1131	82.5	13.7	n/a
2023	1086	88.3	12.2	71.6
2024	1059	86.6	12.2	73

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 Hammond Creek Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	1131	82.5	13.7	n/a
2023	1086	88.3	12.2	71.6
2024	1059	86.6	12.2	73

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.

Schools Near Hammond Creek 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
Hammond Creek Middle School	Public	6-8	330 Pleasant Grove Dr. NE	Dalton	30721	Whitfield County	Dalton Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 876-4660	1,059	87	12.2	73.0%	205 (19.4%)	50 (4.7%)	753 (71.1%)	24 (2.3%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	25 (2.4%)	65	179^th of 588 public middle schools	69.6%		54.1	236^th of 577 public middle schools	59.1%	57		41.6	41.6		46.4	42.1
Eastbrook Middle School	Public	6-8	700 Hill Rd	Dalton	30721	Whitfield County	Whitfield County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 278-6135	630	45	13.8	94.8%	135 (21.4%)	6 (1.0%)	463 (73.5%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (3.5%)	24	448^th of 588 public middle schools	23.8%		31.9	396^th of 577 public middle schools	31.4%	52		28.5	23.0	28.7	22.2	18.4	22.9	13.0	17.5	$9,516	$754	$8,763
North Whitfield Middle School	Public	6-8	350 Trailblazer Lane	Dalton	30721	Whitfield County	Whitfield County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 259-3381	781	54	14.4	77.3%	476 (60.9%)	11 (1.4%)	262 (33.5%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (3.6%)	52	263^rd of 588 public middle schools	55.3%		62.3	192^nd of 577 public middle schools	66.7%	71		43.8	30.8	43.9	35.7	36.8	47.2	24.4	27.1	$8,857	$568	$8,288
New Hope Middle School	Public	6-8	1111 New Hope Rd NW	Dalton	30720	Whitfield County	Whitfield County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 673-2295	440	35	12.4	74.5%	213 (48.4%)	3 (0.7%)	205 (46.6%)	5 (1.1%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.5%)	77.7	111^th of 588 public middle schools	81.1%		73	131^st of 577 public middle schools	77.3%	20		48.7	46.5	64.9	44.1	53.9	62.9	45.8	37.2	$9,176	$594	$8,581
Westside Middle School	Public	6-8	580 Lafayette Rd. SW	Rocky Face	30740	Whitfield County	Whitfield County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 673-2611	401	30	13.1	68.1%	299 (74.6%)	11 (2.7%)	63 (15.7%)	4 (1.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (5.5%)	79.5	106^th of 588 public middle schools	82.0%		76.4	120^th of 577 public middle schools	79.2%	14		47.9	48.5	62.3	47.5	45.5	74.3	51.8	44.1	$9,541	$552	$8,989
Bagley Middle School	Public	7-8	4600 Highway 225 N	Chatsworth	30705	Murray County	Murray County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 695-1115	466	33	13.9	78.3%	342 (73.4%)	2 (0.4%)	117 (25.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.1%)	50.4	271^st of 588 public middle schools	53.9%		53	245^th of 577 public middle schools	57.5%	26	86.4		37.4	42.3		32.4	38.9	25.6	35.0	$8,238	$842	$7,395
Valley Point Middle School	Public	6-8	3796 S Dixie Rd	Dalton	30721	Whitfield County	Whitfield County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 277-9662	417	33	12.6	84.4%	186 (44.6%)	6 (1.4%)	216 (51.8%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.7%)	53.2	256^th of 588 public middle schools	56.5%		68.6	152^nd of 577 public middle schools	73.7%	104		28.2	40.9	38.1	22.9	44.9	54.7	24.5	41.0	$10,358	$605	$9,752
Gladden Middle School	Public	7-8	700 Old Dalton Ellijay Rd	Chatsworth	30705	Murray County	Murray County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 695-7448	505	34	14.7	81.2%	338 (66.9%)	2 (0.4%)	150 (29.7%)	4 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.0%)	54.3	249^th of 588 public middle schools	57.7%		45	295^th of 577 public middle schools	48.9%	46	90.9		33.5	44.3		34.4	41.5	32.1	36.2	$7,019	$491	$6,528
Ringgold Middle School	Public	6-8	217 Tiger Trl	Ringgold	30736	Catoosa County	Catoosa County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 935-3381	764	62	12.3	53.1%	657 (86.0%)	20 (2.6%)	40 (5.2%)	7 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	38 (5.0%)	71.3	144^th of 588 public middle schools	75.5%		81.9	91^st of 577 public middle schools	84.2%	53	100.0	38.2	46.6	55.7	40.9	43.8	55.3	59.0	39.4	$9,412	$295	$9,116
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 Hammond Creek Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Hammond Creek Middle School?

Students at Hammond Creek Middle School are 71% Hispanic, 19% White, 5% African American, 2% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Is Hammond Creek Middle School a good school?

Hammond Creek Middle School ranks 179^th of 588 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Hammond Creek Middle School in?

Dalton Public Schools

How many students attend Hammond Creek Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,059 students attended Hammond Creek Middle School.

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