Valley Point Middle School

whitfield.k12.ga.us

451 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Valley Point Middle School, located in Dalton, Georgia, is a public school serving students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Whitfield County School District. Committed to the district’s mission of academic excellence and personal growth, the school focuses on providing a supportive environment where students can transition from childhood to adolescence. The curriculum is designed to challenge students academically while fostering social-emotional development, preparing them for the rigors of high school and beyond.

Beyond its core academic program, Valley Point Middle School emphasizes community engagement and a well-rounded educational experience. The school typically offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletic teams, clubs, and arts programs, which encourage students to explore their interests and build leadership skills. By maintaining close ties with the local Whitfield County community, the school strives to create a collaborative atmosphere where families, educators, and students work together to ensure student success.

451

Total Students

34.9

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Valley Point Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	193
Hispanic	238
Black	10
Asian	2
Two or More	6
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
238 (52.8 %)
White
193 (42.8 %)
Black
10 (2.2 %)
Two or More
6 (1.3 %)
Asian
2 (0.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Whitfield County
Phone:	(706)277-9662
Website:	http://whitfield.k12.ga.us
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	451
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	370
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 139

Grade 7 140

Grade 8 172