New Hope Middle School

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

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:
111^th of 588 Georgia Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,176

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: 12.4

Number of students: 440

Racial breakdown:

White:

48.4%

Hispanic:

46.6%

Two or more races:

2.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 74.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details New Hope Middle School ranks better than 81.1% of middle schools in Georgia. It also ranks 2^nd among 5 ranked middle schools in the Whitfield County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.67. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (48.4%), Hispanic (46.6%), two or more races (2.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 74.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at New Hope Middle School is 12.4, which is the lowest among 5 middle schools in the Whitfield County School District! (See more...)

Compare New Hope Middle School employs 35.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at New Hope Middle School is $9,176. 3 middle schools in the Whitfield County School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks New Hope Middle School 111^th of 588 Georgia public middle schools. (See New Hope Middle School in the ranking list.)

Whitfield County:

SchoolDigger ranks Whitfield County 88^th 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
2007	70.87	106^th	445	76.2%
2008	75.59	88^th	462	81.0%
2009	74.74	92^nd	466	80.3%
2010	71.26	117^th	494	76.3%
2011	63.19	196^th	504	61.1%
2012	64.11	183^rd	508	64.0%
2013	69.27	151^st	527	71.3%
2014	63.91	192^nd	521	63.1%
2015	49.51	261^st	537	51.4%
2016	50.04	250^th	545	54.1%
2017	47.25	282^nd	539	47.7%
2018	68.04	152^nd	543	72.0%
2019	66.75	165^th	559	70.5%
2021	71.92	131^st	542	75.8%
2022	74.68	126^th	567	77.8%
2023	73.05	131^st	577	77.3%
2024	77.67	111^th	588	81.1%

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

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 3)

50%

Reviews:

by a student
Tuesday, January 23, 2018

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,
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by a parent
Saturday, January 6, 2018

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
2024	213	3	5	205	3	0	11	0	440

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
2024	440	35.4	12.4	74.5

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 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
2024	440	35.4	12.4	74.5

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 New Hope Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 165^th of 559 Middle schools	Ranks 131^st 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)	44.9	50.3	5.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Whitfield County)	41.7	36.3	5.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	46	39.2	6.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (New Hope Middle School)	43.4	40.4	3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Whitfield County)	38.6	31.2	7.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	40	32.9	7.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (New Hope Middle School)	47.4	48.8	1.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Whitfield County)	39.4	39.1	0.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	39	39.1	0.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (New Hope Middle School)	49.4	53.3	3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Whitfield County)	43.1	35.7	7.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	43	34.9	8.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (New Hope Middle School)	56.2	49.7	6.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Whitfield County)	44.8	44.4	0.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	47	42.1	4.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (New Hope Middle School)	47.5	56	8.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Whitfield County)	45.3	47.6	2.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	35	36.2	1.2%
8th Grade Science (New Hope Middle School)	31.6	36.2	4.6%
8th Grade Science (Whitfield County)	22.1	31.6	9.5%
8th Grade Science (Georgia)	32	26.4	5.6%
8th Grade Social Studies (New Hope Middle School)	44.8	29.5	15.3%
8th Grade Social Studies (Whitfield County)	34.5	36.8	2.3%
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	586	452	22.9%
African American	7	4	42.9%
American Indian	1	3	200%
Asian	12	3	75%
Hispanic	274	205	25.2%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	268	220	17.9%
Two or More Races	24	17	29.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	61.8%	60.6%	1.2%

Schools Near New Hope 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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

Frequently Asked Questions about New Hope Middle School

What high school do graduates of New Hope Middle School attend?

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

How many students attend New Hope Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 440 students attended New Hope Middle School.

Is New Hope Middle School a good school?

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

What district is New Hope Middle School in?

Whitfield County

What is the racial makeup of New Hope Middle School?

Students at New Hope Middle School are 48% White, 47% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

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