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#1631 of 2,268 schools in GA
Eastbrook Middle School
Middle School · Whitfield County · Dalton, GA
A Whitfield County middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
700 Hill Rd, Dalton, GA 30721
- Math 21% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 26% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 14:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Eastbrook Middle School score 24% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 58 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 24% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
94.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Eastbrook Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,154/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Dalton), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$57,749
Median home value
$172,500
Median rent
$898/mo
College educated
11.8%
Homeownership
64.6%
Poverty rate
16%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30721; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Heritage SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | K–12 | 2.3 mi | 522 | Compare → |
| Dalton Jr. High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 8–9 | 3.2 mi | 1,114 | Compare → |
| Hammond Creek Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | 6–8 | 3.7 mi | 1,059 | Compare → |
| New Hope Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | 6–8 | Not available | 440 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Whitfield County
- Schools in district
- 22
- Rank in district
- #21 of 22
- District spending per student
- $13,284NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Eastbrook Middle School is listed in Whitfield County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Eastbrook Middle School
Eastbrook Middle School is a public middle school in Dalton, GA, part of Whitfield County, serving approximately 630 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,631 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Eastbrook Middle School
What grades does Eastbrook Middle School serve?
Eastbrook Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Eastbrook Middle School?
Eastbrook Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 630 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eastbrook Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eastbrook Middle School is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Eastbrook Middle School rank in GA?
Eastbrook Middle School ranks #1,631 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Eastbrook Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Eastbrook Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Eastbrook Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Eastbrook Middle School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Eastbrook Middle School a charter school?
No, Eastbrook Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Eastbrook Middle School a Title I school?
No, Eastbrook Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Eastbrook Middle School?
94.8% of students at Eastbrook Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 630
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Whitfield County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.4%
- Phone
- (706) 278-6135
- Area population (ZIP 30721)
- 52,477
- Area average commute
- 21.4 min
- Area median age
- 36.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 30721; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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