Excellent
#699 of 3,441 schools in OH
Top 20% in state
Dalton Middle School
Middle School · Dalton Local · Dalton, OH
A Dalton Local middle school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
250 N Church St, Dalton, OH 44618
- Math 78% proficient (2022)
- Reading 79% proficient (2022)
- 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dalton Middle School score 78% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 67%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 12 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 78% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 81% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 83% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
87.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Dalton 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 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average361/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$69,282
Median home value
$221,200
Median rent
$842/mo
College educated
25.7%
Homeownership
76.8%
Poverty rate
8.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 44618; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chestnut ValleyPrivate · tuition | 2.6 | 1–8 | 3.6 mi | 35 | Compare → |
| Deer CreekPrivate · tuition | 2.3 | 1–7 | 3.6 mi | 41 | Compare → |
| Kingsway Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.6 | K–12 | 4.3 mi | 201 | Compare → |
| Central Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.1 | PK–12 | 4.4 mi | 283 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Dalton Local
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $13,520NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dalton Middle School is listed in Dalton Local; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dalton Middle School
Dalton Middle School is a public middle school in Dalton, OH, part of Dalton Local, serving approximately 274 students in grades 5th-8th with a 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #699 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dalton Middle School
What grades does Dalton Middle School serve?
Dalton Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Dalton Middle School?
Dalton Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 274 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dalton Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dalton Middle School is 18.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dalton Middle School rank in OH?
Dalton Middle School ranks #699 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Dalton Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Dalton Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Dalton Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dalton Middle School has 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Dalton Middle School a charter school?
No, Dalton Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dalton Middle School a Title I school?
No, Dalton Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dalton Middle School?
87.2% of students at Dalton 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 274
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.0%
- Phone
- (330) 828-2405
- Area population (ZIP 44618)
- 7,869
- Area average commute
- 19.1 min
- Area median age
- 32.9
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 44618; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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