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North Whitfield Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 803 students

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4 stars

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Posted January 8, 2011

This school is an amazing place to work. The students are friendly, and the staff is like a family. In addition, parent support in this school is incredible. I couldn't ask for better place to work and a community in where I live. In addition, the quality of education provided for the students here is top notch. No child is left behind here.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted May 28, 2009

My child is a student at this school. At the beginning of the year, I truly thought this was going to be a wonderful learning environment for my child, however, I was totally deceived. This school is so unorganized and parents are not informed thoroughly with what is taking place with hisor her student(s). I would NOT recommend this school to a parent who is currently making a decision on a good middle school. Safety of the students is a big issue as well. The students whom are high achievers are not given the recognition they truly deserve, which is why many of today's kids give up on school especially once they realize their accomplishments go unnoticed. I want my child out of this school, and I will figure out a way this summer to do just that. I feel for the students who have to remain there next year.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 1, 2007

Listen to your child, don't trust the teacher! The teachers can't even handle the simplest of issues without a parent involvement. Your child should feel like they can go to their teacher and have things taken care of and not have to call you for help. That is ridiculous! I also had a teacher who gave my child a 0 for work that had been done but we still had the work in his notebook with the teachewers grade on it. I've had that happen several times. It's a constant battle to watch out for what they're doing to your child.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 8, 2004

North Whitfield is such an awesome school. All the teachers are the best, and I really have cherished my time that I spent there.
—Submitted by Sarah, a student


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 92% in 2012.

277 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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91%

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91%

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94%

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90%
Math

The state average for Math was 80% in 2012.

273 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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75%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
74%

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69%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 96% in 2012.

274 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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94%

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94%

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92%

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87%
Science

The state average for Science was 73% in 2012.

280 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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69%

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76%

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74%

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73%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 73% in 2012.

280 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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72%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
58%
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About the tests


In 2011-2012 Georgia administered the Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests (CRCT) in reading, social studies, science, English language arts and math in grades 3 through 8. The CRCT is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Georgia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Georgia's state standards

Source: Georgia Department of Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 93% in 2012.

277 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
93%

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90%

2009

 
 
85%
Math

The state average for Math was 91% in 2012.

277 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
78%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 94% in 2012.

279 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
84%
Science

The state average for Science was 85% in 2012.

280 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
76%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 78% in 2012.

280 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
66%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Georgia administered the Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests (CRCT) in reading, social studies, science, English language arts and math in grades 3 through 8. The CRCT is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Georgia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Georgia's state standards

Source: Georgia Department of Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 95% in 2012.

277 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
91%
Math

The state average for Math was 77% in 2012.

275 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
61%

2009

 
 
63%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 96% in 2012.

273 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
96%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
89%
Science

The state average for Science was 74% in 2012.

282 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
55%

2010

 
 
55%

2009

 
 
59%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 77% in 2012.

282 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
51%

2009

 
 
60%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Georgia administered the Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests (CRCT) in reading, social studies, science, English language arts and math in grades 3 through 8. The CRCT is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Georgia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Georgia's state standards

Source: Georgia Department of Education

Writing

The state average for Writing was 82% in 2012.

278 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
55%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Georgia administered the Middle Grades Writing Assessment (MGWA) to students in grades 5 and 8. The MGWA is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Georgia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Georgia's state standards

Source: Georgia Department of Education

9th Grade Literature

The state average for 9th Grade Literature was 84% in 2012.

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Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 63% in 2012.

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American Literature

The state average for American Literature was 89% in 2012.

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Biology

The state average for Biology was 73% in 2012.

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Economics

The state average for Economics was 77% in 2012.

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Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 74% in 2012.

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Integrated Math 1

The state average for Integrated Math 1 was 65% in 2012.

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Integrated Math 2

The state average for Integrated Math 2 was 54% in 2012.

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Physical Science

The state average for Physical Science was 78% in 2012.

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U.S. History

The state average for U.S. History was 68% in 2012.

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Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Georgia administered End-of-Course Tests (EOCT) in 9th grade math levels 1 and 2, biology, United States history, physical science, American literature and economics. The EOCT is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Georgia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Georgia's state standards

Source: Georgia Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 80% 46%
Hispanic 18% 10%
Black 2% 38%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Limited English proficient 2%N/A5%
Economically disadvantaged 47%N/A50%
Students with disabilities 12%N/A12%
Source: GA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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3264 Cleveland Rd
Dalton, GA 30721
Phone: (706) 259-3381

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